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Sock Saves 4MPs vs. Dimitrov

Jack Sock saved four match points as he upset Grigor Dimitrov 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(7) in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Tuesday. The American fended off three match points from 0/40 down on serve as he levelled at 5-5 in the decider and saved another down 6/7 in the tie-break, before converting his second opportunity as Dimitrov hit a forehand long to prevail in two hours and 26 minutes. The 24-year-old Sock has made a strong start to 2017, winning titles in Auckland (d. Sousa) and Delray Beach (d. Raonic). His third victory in four meetings with Dimitrov takes him to a 13-2 mark on the season and sets up a fourth-round clash with Malek Jaziri. “I...

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Sock Takes Delray Beach Title As Raonic Withdraws

Third seed Jack Sock continues his strong start to 2017 by taking another title on Sunday at the Delray Beach Open. The American won his third ATP World Tour singles title when top seed Milos Raonic withdrew before taking the court for their final due to a hamstring tear in his right leg. The unfortunate end to the tournament gives Sock his second ATP World Tour crown of 2017, having prevailed last month at the ASB Classic (d. Sousa). Sock didn’t drop a set in claiming victory this week. He improves to 11-1 this season and is projected to move to a career-high No. 18 in the Emirates ATP Rankings on Monday. “It’s very unfortunate for him and I hope...

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Sock Serves Into Delray Beach Final

Third seed Jack Sock continued his dominance over Donald Young on Saturday at the Delray Beach Open, advancing to his second ATP World Tour final of the season with a 6-4, 7-6(2) win.  Sock improves his FedEx ATP Head2Head record over Young to 3-0. The Nebraska native is now 10-1 this season, having lifted the trophy last month at the ASB Tennis Classic (d. Sousa) and recorded a third-round finish at the Australian Open. “No one’s going away in the semi-finals of a tournament. It definitely could have gone either way in the first set,” said Sock. “He’s a tricky player in that he makes you play a lot of balls and can wear you down, but also has great...

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