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Feb 28, 2017

Rio Open Uncovered 2017

Go behind the scenes with ATP World Tour Uncovered presented by Peugeot at the Rio Open, where Dominic Thiem was hoping to re-discover his top form.

Feb 28, 2017

Mature #NextGenATP Rubin With An Appetite To Succeed

If the criteria to qualify for the Next Gen ATP Finals were to have an insatiable appetite to learn, and an inner belief and professionalism to attain a desired goal, then Noah Rubin would be a certain participant in Milan later this year. The amiable American is currently among the top seven 21-and-under players in the Emirates ATP Race to Milan, but with nine months to go until the inaugural event there is work to do, and points and matches to be won. “It’s a massive motivation to be involved, particularly with new, young talent already making an impact and looking to press their claims as regulars in the Top 100,” Rubin told ATPWorldTour.com. “I’m self-motivated and keen to improve...

Feb 28, 2017

Federer Returns To Action At Dubai 2017

Watch Roger Federer's return to ATP World Tour action on Monday at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Photo: AFP/Getty Images

Feb 28, 2017

Wawrinka Takes To The Skies In Dubai

World No. 3 Stan Wawrinka took to the skies ahead of his bid to retain the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships crown. The Swiss star took a private flight in a Skydive Dubai gyrocopter for a flight over the Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeriah and Dubai Marina before making his way back to Skydive Dubai. “It was really great fun, I really enjoyed it,” said Wawrinka. “It’s nice to fly in a small plane and see things from above. Dubai is a great tournament. Last year it was a great week for me to win the trophy. I’m really happy to be back.” The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

Feb 28, 2017

Dzumhur Upsets Wawrinka In Dubai

Damir Dzumhur recorded the biggest match win of his career on Tuesday when he knocked out World No. 3 and defending champion Stan Wawrinka at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The 24-year-old Dzumhur, who is currently No. 77 in the Emirates ATP Rankings and making his debut at the ATP World Tour 500 tournament, recovered from a 0-3 deficit in the first set en route to beating Wawrinka 7-6(4), 6-3 in 72 minutes. He will next play Marcel Granollers in the second round. "[I was] not good enough," said Wawrinka, who was playing his first match since the Australian Open semi-finals (l. to Federer). "I think I started well, but it was a tough match, missing a little bit...