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Who Knows Their 90s?

With the 2017 Nitto ATP Finals celebrating the heritage of the 1990's, we tested the players on their 90's knowledge. But who knows the Backstreet Boys' songs better: Dimitrov or Federer?

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Dimitrov, Thiem Set For Day Two Showdown

Monday’s afternoon session pits Roland Garros semi-finalist Dominic Thiem against Australian Open semi-finalist Grigor Dimitrov in an exciting battle of one-handed backhands and all-court tennis.  The duo arrives in London having split their FedEx ATP Head2Head at one match apiece this season, with Dimitrov triumphing over Thiem in Sydney weeks before his semi-final appearance in Melbourne and Thiem notching the win at the Mutua Madrid Open prior to his own Grand Slam semi-final on the terre battue of Paris. Overall, Thiem owns a 2-1 record over his Bulgarian opponent, with their 2016 meeting going his way at the ATP 500 event in Acapulco.  Both players hit with panache custom-tailored to their favourite services. Thiem’s vicious topspin forehand rips through his...

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Dimitrov: 'I Can't Hide My Smile'

Take a look around The O2 this week and you'd be hard-pressed to find a player more exuberant and wide-eyed than Grigor Dimitrov. Can you blame him? After 10 seasons competing as a pro and pursuing his dreams on the ATP World Tour, Dimitrov has compiled his best campaign in 2017. The 26-year-old was rewarded with his first trip to the Nitto ATP Finals in London. In a season filled with new experiences, he admits he is relishing his debut appearance at the season finale. "I can't hide my smile," Dimitrov told the assembled media ahead of the tournament. "I'm pretty pleased to be out here. For sure it's a dream come true for me. In the past I've missed...

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