John Peers and Henri Kontinen are relieved to be through to the semi-finals of the Nitto ATP Finals after a late withdrawal changed the dynamic of their match on Thursday.
Watch highlights as Henri Kontinen and John Peers win their second match of round-robin play at the Nitto ATP Finals. Watch live tennis at TennisTV.com.
As someone who has witnessed first-hand Alexander Zverev's growth in the span of a year, coach Juan Carlos Ferrero has no doubt that his pupil is experiencing a breakthrough moment at this year's Nitto ATP Finals. Sunday's opening round win over Marin Cilic is just a preview of what's to come from the 20-year-old, both this week and beyond, according to the Spaniard. "What we are witnessing is a before and after for Sascha," said Ferrero. The former Emirates ATP Rankings No.1 came on board as a coach alongside the #NextGenATP star's father, Alexander Sr., over the summer. "His experience this week in London will come in handy; he's learning how to handle himself during these types of events. That's...
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