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Dec 31, 2017

Chung Looks To Carry Milan Momentum Into 2018

Inaugural Next Gen ATP Champion Hyeon Chung is looking to build on his Milan victory to kickstart his 2018 season, which begins this week in Brisbane.

Dec 31, 2017

Raonic Seeks The Right Formula In Return From Injury

Milos Raonic is the first to admit that 2017 did not go as planned. The injury-plagued Canadian shut down his season prematurely, after suffering a calf ailment in Tokyo in early October. Having also endured a partially torn hamstring and wrist surgery, Raonic was forced to withdraw from five events during the year. Now fully healthy and with a new team surrounding him, the 27-year-old is taking it one match at a time as the calendar flips to 2018. Raonic, who saw his position in the ATP Rankings fall to No. 24, has pressed the refresh button on his career as he targets a healthy campaign. His first stop: the Brisbane International presented by Suncorp. "I've also had some time...

Dec 31, 2017

30 Things To Watch In Brisbane, Doha & Pune

The 2018 ATP World Tour season gets underway with a trio of tournaments, as today's stars descend on Brisbane, Doha and Pune. Reigning Nitto ATP Finals champion Grigor Dimitrov is the top seed and defending champion at the Brisbane International presented by Suncorp, while Dominic Thiem leads the field at the Qatar ExxonMobil Open and Marin Cilic leads the pack at the Tata Open Maharashtra. View Draws: Brisbane | Doha | Pune 10 THINGS TO WATCH IN BRISBANE (1) 2018 Begins in Brisbane: The 2018 ATP World Tour kicks off with the 10th Brisbane International presented by Suncorp, where main draw play begins on New Year’s Eve. World No. 3 and Nitto ATP Finals champion Grigor Dimitrov, two-time Brisbane winner and...

Dec 30, 2017

Dimitrov Looks To Ride Finals Wave Into Brisbane

Ready? Play. The ATP World Tour kicks off its 2018 season this week at the Brisbane International presented by Suncorp, the starting line for an exciting marathon of twists and turns, ultimately leading to the finish line: the prestigious Nitto ATP Finals in London. Seeded first is defending champion and winner of the 2017 Nitto ATP Finals, Grigor Dimitrov, who currently sits at a career-high of World No. 3 in the Emirates ATP Rankings as a result of his impressive triumph at the season-ending event. “That was definitely one of my biggest highlights,” said Dimitrov of his landmark victory in London last season. “It was such a long year ... so to be able to come to an end of...

Dec 30, 2017

C'mon! Hewitt Returns In Brisbane For Doubles

Lleyton Hewitt, a former No. 1 in the Emirates ATP Rankings, is stepping out of retirement to play doubles with compatriot Jordan Thompson at the Brisbane International presented by Suncorp. “I’m excited to play with Jordan in the doubles,” said Hewitt, who will partner his fellow Australian against 2017 Brisbane singles champion Grigor Dimitrov and Ryan Harrison in the first round. “There’s always such a great atmosphere at this tournament, and we’re looking forward to a tough match against Grigor and Ryan.” Hewitt's last tour-level match was also alongside Thompson, reaching the second round at Wimbledon in 2016. The former World No. 1 will also be playing doubles at the Australian Open with Sam Groth. It will be a thrill...