One week ago, Grigor Dimitrov could not contain his enthusiasm as he entered The O2 for the first time. The giddy Bulgarian exclaimed that qualifying for the Nitto ATP Finals "was a dream come true". There's a good chance Dimitrov is still dreaming. The sixth seed has since swept through Group Pete Sampras, ousting Dominic Thiem and David Goffin to clinch the top spot. He will look to complete a perfect run through the round-robin stage when he faces Pablo Carreno Busta on Friday evening. The 26-year-olds have split their four FedEx ATP Head2Head encounters, with all encounters coming at the biggest tournaments. In 2014 and 2015, Dimitrov claimed a pair of straight-set routs at the ATP World Tour Masters...
Dominic Thiem jolted his chances of making his first appearance in the semi-finals of the Nitto ATP Finals. The fourth seed collected his first win of the week on Wednesday, beating Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 at The O2. The World No. 4 improved to 1-1 in London and will now play for a chance to reach the semi-finals on Friday against seventh seed David Goffin, who is also 1-1 after losing to Grigor Dimitrov 6-0, 6-2 earlier Wednesday. Dimitrov, 2-0, has won Group Pete Sampras and will play in the semi-finals on Saturday. Thiem trails his FedEx ATP Head2Head series against Goffin 3-6, and the Belgian won both of their matches earlier this season, including on the...
Singles alternate Sam Querrey gives his thoughts on the Group Pete Sampras clash between Dominic Thiem and Pablo Carreno Busta, with Carreno Busta competing in his first match at the Nitto ATP Finals.
It's not often that an alternate steps into the fray at the Nitto ATP Finals and has the chance to make an immediate impact. But that's exactly the opportunity that awaits Pablo Carreno Busta on Wednesday in London. Carreno Busta will be thrown into the cauldron under the bright lights and vibrant atmosphere at The O2, with a spot in the semi-finals still very much up for grabs. The Spaniard entered the tournament when countryman Rafael Nadal withdrew due to a right knee injury. "I dreamt a lot of times to be here and play," said Carreno Busta on Tuesday. "I think it's a big opportunity for me. I will try to do my best. I think I have no...
