Andrew Johnson Wins Sunrise M15 at Sunrise Tennis Club, Becomes Youngest Champion Since Carlos Alcaraz

Rising American player Andrew Johnson captured the singles title at the ITF World Tennis Tour M15 event held at Sunrise Tennis Club in Sunrise, Florida, marking a major milestone early in his career. With the victory, Johnson became the youngest player to win an ITF World Tennis Tour men’s singles title since Carlos Alcaraz accomplished the feat earlier in his career.

The Sunrise M15 tournament brought together a strong field of emerging professional players competing for valuable ranking points and experience on the ITF World Tennis Tour. Throughout the week, Johnson showcased composure, athleticism, and consistency, navigating a competitive draw on his way to the championship.

The event also featured an impressive group of rising talent, including top seed Alex Hernandez, currently ranked No. 410 in the ATP rankings, Junior Australian Open finalist Keaton Hance, Junior Wimbledon finalist Ronit Karki, and Julio Troncoso. Their presence contributed to a highly competitive field and an exciting week of professional tennis in Sunrise.

Photo credit: Max Hamm

Hosted at Sunrise Tennis Club in South Florida, the Sunrise M15 continues to serve as an important stop on the ITF World Tennis Tour, providing rising players with an opportunity to compete at the professional level while gaining valuable experience and momentum in their careers.

Florida Tennis conducted player interviews during the tournament, where competitors shared their thoughts on the playing conditions, the atmosphere of the event, and their experience competing at Sunrise Tennis Club. Interviews with players including Ronit Karki, Keaton Hance, Andrew Johnson, Alex Hernandez, and Julio Troncoso can be found below, offering additional insight into the tournament and the environment that made the Sunrise M15 such a memorable week of tennis.

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Written by Assistant Editor, Alex Binstok. Top photo courtesy of Gabe Norona.