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Down Set Points, Nishikori, Murray Produce Hot Shots

Seven set points saved. Eighty-five minutes of all-out effort. One memorable set of tennis at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London on Wednesday afternoon. Kei Nishikori and Andy Murray produced one of the best opening sets of the season as both players fought off set points with gutsy tennis at The O2. Murray fell behind 3/6 in the tie-break and had to expend every ounce of hustle to erase another set point at 5/6. Next, it was Nishikori's turn to save a set point. At 8/9, the Japanese looked to have a gimme shot as he waltzed up to the net for an easy overhead. But Murray again showed extraordinary hustle.

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Monfils Minds Manners On Court With Ball Kids

A point of the finger, a nod of the head, or simply requesting “towel” are the common interactions between elite tennis players and ball kids. Gregarious World No. 6 Gael Monfils is aware that the ball kids are a vital component of the smooth transition between points. The Frenchman has always made a conscious decision throughout his professional career to specifically say “Thank you” (not just a casual 'Thanks') each time he goes to towel. “I think I do it every time, It’s normal to me; I’ve been doing it for years,” states Monfils, who maintains that his family installed manners into his flamboyant match persona. “I’ve been raised like this, they give you the towel or a ball and...

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