No defending champion at the ATP Finals had exited the tournament in the round robin stage since 2009. Rafael Nadal had never made it to the semis after losing a round robin match since 2007. Stefanos Tsitsipas would have hoped to see these records continue but Nadal turned the tide with a three-set victory over […] READ MORE
In a virtual quarterfinal at the Nitto ATP finals on Thursday evening in London, Rafael Nadal diffused Stefanos Tsitsipas’ challenge 6-4 4-6 6-2 in just over two hours at the O2 arena to book a semifinal place in the year-ending finals for the sixth time in his career. The World No.2 double faulted at the […] READ MORE
After what has been a thrilling week of tennis so far at the ATP Finals, even if the absence of fans at the O2 Arena has been keenly felt, just four men remain in contention for the title in London. We here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for both semifinals. But who will […] READ MORE
Rafael Nadal defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in three tough sets, 6-4 4-6 6-2, and made it to the semifinals of the ATP Finals. The Spaniard will now play Russian star Daniil Medvedev in another difficult match. Although, Nadal leads their head to head with three wins and cero losses. Tsitsipas Won’t Defend his Title Nevertheless, Nadal […] READ MORE
A hallmark of a champion is their ability to rise when it matters the most, and World No.3 Dominic Thiem displayed that attribute in spades when he stunned Rafael Nadal in straight sets 7-6(7) 7-6(4) in their round-robin encounter at the Nitto ATP finals on Tuesday. With this titanic win over Nadal, Thiem has also […] READ MORE
With the 2020 ATP Finals underway, many Rafael Nadal fans will have their fingers tightly crossed. They are hoping this is the year he picks up his first title at the year-ending championship. Considered the most important tournament besides the Grand Slams, the ATP Finals is also the biggest title to elude Nadal. The main […] READ MORE
There have been some thrilling matches so far at the ATP Finals, held this year for the last time in London before the tournament moves to Turin, as well as some surprisingly one-sided contests. Now the round robin is at the business end, with just two semifinal spots left up for grabs and, as ever, […] READ MORE
On an absorbing first day at the ATP Finals, recent US Open champion Dominic Thiem eventually outclassed defending champion Stefanos Tsitsipas after a three-set battle, whilst 20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal made light work of his Russian opponent, Andrey Rublev, who was making his debut at the season-ending finals. Nadal was ruthless against the […] READ MORE
Day three at the ATP Finals will see the London 2020 group return to action on what promises to be a crucial day in the battle to secure a spot in the semifinals at the season-ending championships. As ever, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for both of the singles matches on […] READ MORE
What is surely the strangest season in living memory comes to an end this week at the ATP Finals, which will be held for the last time in London before moving to Turin. There should be plenty of entertaining action this week with the world’s eight best players set to be in action. But who […] READ MORE