David Goffin reacts to a hard-fought three-set win over qualifier Matthew Ebden on Thursday at the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.
David Goffin moved into contention for a spot at next month’s Nitto ATP Finals on Thursday at the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships 2017. The Belgian was made to fight and draw on his big-match experience in a thrilling 2-6, 7-5, 7-6(1) victory over two hours and 20 minutes. It extended his winning streak to six matches, taking in last week’s run to his third ATP World Tour title at the Shenzhen Open (d. Dolgopolov). Australian qualifier Ebden was solid on serve to win the first five games of the pair’s third tour-level meeting, before Goffin broke for a 2-1 lead in the second set. Last year’s finalist opened up a 5-3 lead before World No. 103 Ebden battled to...
Follow all the latest off-court action on MyATP! Download the app for iPhone or Android and visit MyATP.com China Open – Beijing, China Dressed in traditional Chinese attire, Rafael Nadal, Alexander Zverev, Grigor Dimitrov and Juan Martin del Potro stopped by the iconic Beijing Bird’s Nest for a photo shoot ahead of the China Open Players’ Party. “Unbelievable place. The Olympic Stadium, unbelievable memories from there, from the ceremony, so very happy to be back out there,” said Nadal. The group then headed to the top of the Olympic Tower, where they joined other ATP World Tour and WTA stars at a party to commemorate the start of the tournament. Dimitrov took home the award for ‘best dressed’, along with...
Watch highlights from Wednesday's second-round action in Tokyo, including Marin Cilic, Alexandr Dolgopolov, David Goffin and Ryan Harrison. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com. Photo: Getty Images
Ryan Harrison talks about the importance of staying patient during his upset win over Kevin Anderson in the Tokyo second round. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.