MEMPHIS, TENN. – Duke senior Garrett Johns earned his first career professional title on Sunday after he claimed the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Men's Singles 15K Futures crown in Memphis, Tenn.
Johns put together an impressive showing over the five-day tournament that concluded with him defeating No. 6 Shunsuke Mitsui of Japan 6-2, 6-0 in the title match.
"I'm really excited to win my first pro tournament," Johns said. "This is a big step in my tennis career and I'm excited to carry the momentum back to Duke's campus and get back to work with the team for a great upcoming season.