Sportskeeda Tennis Awards 2014: Breakthrough Players of the Year - Male

In a year which witnessed four different players winning Grand Slams, it is easy to assume that 2014 season was full of surprises. Youngsters took their opportunity with both hands as they beat much fancied opponents at Masters events and the Majors. They announced themselves on the big stage with outstanding performances under pressure. These wins will help them in the future as they look to cement their place among the elite.From new players knocking on doors to guys who tasted success after long years of perseverance, 2014 had it all.Here is the list of top 5 breakthrough players in ATP who have braved the odds:

#5 Roberto Bautista Agut

The Spaniard was ranked No. 59 in the world at the end of last season. He made rapid strides on the tour this year to reach his career-high ranking of 14. Agut registered wins against the likes of Juan Martin Del Potro, Tommy Robredo, Tomas Berdych, Grigor Dimitrov and others in an impressive season. He won two titles TopShelf Open in Netherlands and the Stuttgart Open.

He was named ATPs Most Improved player of the year 2014.Agut has a terrific forehand and approaches the net pretty well. His aims to reach deep stages of Grand Slams come 2015.