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Top Seven Stories Of 2017 So Far

The season is only three months old but there's already a plethora of storylines to track. Here are the top seven stories of 2017 so far: 1. Roger Federer's Surprise Start Federer, arguably the greatest player of all-time, has been the story of 2017. The Swiss star is still bringing his love for tennis that has helped millions of fans adore him. But Federer's ability to change might be the most impressive detail about his comeback so far. The right-hander has surprised and impressed most with his new flattened-out backhand, aided by his bigger, 97-inch racquet. Heck, the fact that Federer still wants to tinker with his game – at 35 years old, in his 20th year on tour and...

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Beyond The Numbers: Dimitrov, Kyrgios Leading The Way This Season

The first quarter of 2017 is in the books, so let's see who had the hot hand to start the new year. The big picture clearly shows Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal out in front in the Emirates ATP Race To London. But what about the specifics of serving, returning and elevating in the pressure moments? That’s where the specific metrics of our game step in to paint a clearer picture. An Infosys ATP Beyond The Numbers analysis of the first quarter identifies four players who are outperforming their peers, laying the foundation for a rise up the Emirates ATP Rankings this season. No. 1 Service Games Won = Nick Kyrgios 93.3% (208/223) Ivo Karlovic has been the leader in...

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