Stefan Kendal Gordy, widely recognized asRedfoofrom the vibrant duoLMFAO, has always carried a profound love for tennis.Redfoohas actively engaged with the tennis community, illustrating his long-lasting passion for our sport.
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Stefan competed in theUSTA Northern California Sectional qualifying tournament in 2013, seeking a spot in the US Open qualifying draw. He fell in the first match but drew attention among his fans and tennis lovers.
The musician strengthened his tennis links after dating Victoria Azarenka for over two years, traveling with the former world no. 1 and feeling the vibes of the big scene.
Redfoo made his professional debut in September2016. Almost eight and a half years later, the 49-year-old is back on the professional circuit. Gordy entered last week's M15 Sharm El Sheikh event and experienced a bagel in the first qualifying round.
Redfoo stayed in Egypt and received a wild card at this week's event. The veteran made his main-draw professional debut versus Norway's Leyton Rivera and experienced a 6-1, 6-0 loss in 43 minutes! The 23-year-old controlled the pace on serve and return and sailed over the top.
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The American hit only one double fault, but his initial shot is not good enough for the tasks of the professional tennis. Redfoo took only ten points in his games, holding once but suffering five breaks from eight opportunities presented to his opponent.
Rivera never lost serve and kept the pressure on the veteran. The Norwegian made a promising start and sealed the deal with a bagel in set number two. Gordy got broken at love in the second game of the duel before holding two games later to reduce the gap to 3-1.
Leyton held at love in game five and provided another break in the next one before wrapping up the opener on his serve at 5-1. Gordy saved three break points in the first game of the second set before his rival converted the fourth.
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The 23-year-old rattled off 16 points and grabbed a breakin the fifth game for a 5-0 advantage. Rivera served for the win in game six and held at 15 to seal the deal in no time and move into the next round.
