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Sock Gains First Win In London

All match long on Tuesday at the Nitto ATP Finals, Jack Sock had been content to slice his backhand to Marin Cilic in hopes of seeing a better option – a chance to crush his world-class forehand. But with the match on the line, the eighth seed ditched the plan and was bold – swinging through his two-handed backhand with power. His reward: his first win at the Nitto ATP Finals. The 25-year-old American beat fifth seed Marin Cilic 5-7, 6-2, 7-6(4) to move to 1-1 in Group Boris Becker and improve his hopes of reaching this weekend's semi-final round. “I think if I do the right things and I play the right tennis, I can give myself a chance...

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Cilic & Sock Seek To Bounce Back From Opening Losses

Fifth-seeded Marin Cilic and eighth-seeded Jack Sock did not get off to their desired start at the Nitto ATP Finals. But they both can take a step in the right direction when they face off in the afternoon singles match at The O2 on Tuesday. Both players had very different openers in London. Cilic looked to be in control against the youngest player in the field, third-seeded Alexander Zverev, leading by a break in the third set. But the German won five of the final six games to shock the Croatian. Cilic’s record fell to 1-6 at the Nitto ATP Finals, which he is playing in for the third time. Watch Querrey Preview Cilic Vs. Sock Sock, on the other...

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