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Who Knows Their 90s?

With the 2017 Nitto ATP Finals celebrating the heritage of the 1990's, we tested the players on their 90's knowledge. But who knows the Backstreet Boys' songs better: Dimitrov or Federer?

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Dimitrov, Thiem Set For Day Two Showdown

Monday’s afternoon session pits Roland Garros semi-finalist Dominic Thiem against Australian Open semi-finalist Grigor Dimitrov in an exciting battle of one-handed backhands and all-court tennis.  The duo arrives in London having split their FedEx ATP Head2Head at one match apiece this season, with Dimitrov triumphing over Thiem in Sydney weeks before his semi-final appearance in Melbourne and Thiem notching the win at the Mutua Madrid Open prior to his own Grand Slam semi-final on the terre battue of Paris. Overall, Thiem owns a 2-1 record over his Bulgarian opponent, with their 2016 meeting going his way at the ATP 500 event in Acapulco.  Both players hit with panache custom-tailored to their favourite services. Thiem’s vicious topspin forehand rips through his...

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Nadal Begins Title Quest Against Goffin On Monday

The Nitto ATP Finals will save the best for last, as World No. 1 Rafael Nadal is set to conclude the opening round of group-stage matches on Monday evening. The top-seeded Spaniard will face David Goffin to wrap Day 2 at The O2 in London. Nadal begins his quest to put a bow on a captivating 2017 campaign with his first title at the season finale. Runner-up in both 2010 and 2013, the 31-year-old will kick off his eighth appearance at the Nitto ATP Finals, and first since 2015, after missing last year's edition due to injury. Nadal has already made an appearance at The O2 this week, receiving his year-end No. 1 trophy on Sunday afternoon to a rapturous...

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