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LONDON (Reuters) – The final edition of the ATP Finals opened in London on Sunday with a repeat of last year’s final, but this time Dominic Thiem triumphed against Greek defending champion Stephanos Tsitsipas.
Just like in the clash 12 months ago, the quality was high but the atmosphere was visibly flat inside an empty O2 Arena like U. s. Tim won the open champion 7-6 (5) 4-6 6-3.
Rafael Nadal tries to win the only major title he has not eluded, and the challenge begins later against Russian first comer Andrei Rublev in today’s other London group match.
« It was a difficult game, » said Tim Austrian, who is playing at the end of the year for the fifth time in a row, on the field. « We both performed well and conditions were fast. ». .
I know how important it is to have a good start in the first match here.
The ATP Finals, in their 50th edition, are being held at London’s O2 Arena for the twelfth and final time before they move to Turin, and unfortunately, plans for a vibrant farewell party in front of the usual fans have been canceled.. From the COVID-19 pandemic.
The cavernous arena, home to nearly 20,000 people in the tournament setting, was dark and empty as the players marched through the field to the usual noise and music..
And they provided a high quality match. There was nothing between them in the first set, but Tsitsipas, who saved the only break points shown, seemed ready to take the first goal as they advanced 4-1 in the tiebreaker, only for Tim to rebound.. .
At the point set down, Tsitsipas put the court at his mercy with an easy shot, but Tim thought he was right to get back to the point with a lob move and then imposed a foul..
Tsitsipas took the second set with an early break but Tim broke early in the playoff set and that was enough.
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