Rafael Nadal announced his withdrawal from the Nitto ATP Finals on Monday night after a 7-6(5), 6-7(4), 6-4 loss to David Goffin in his opening round-robin match. The Spaniard will be replaced in the event by his compatriot and first alternate Pablo Carreno Busta, who will take Nadal’s spot in Group Pete Sampras. Nadal withdrew due to a right knee injury just two weeks after pulling out of the Rolex Paris Masters, also because of his knee. "I had the commitment with the event, with the city, with myself. I tried hard. I did the things that I had to do to try to be ready to play," Nadal said. "But I am really not ready to play. I really...
David Goffin talks about his first victory at the season finale, which came in a three-set battle against Rafael Nadal. Watch live tennis at TennisTV.com.
Watch highlights as David Goffin battles past Rafael Nadal in a three-set thriller in London at the Nitto ATP Finals. Photo Credit: Peter Staples/ATP World Tour. Watch live tennis on TennisTV.com.
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...
Rafael Nadal counters with a backhand passing shot against David Goffin at the Nitto ATP Finals. Photo Credit: Getty Images. Watch the Nitto ATP Finals live on TennisTV.com.