David Goffin was perplexed. After he reached the Nitto ATP Finals semi-finals, the Belgian was asked what he would have to do to beat Roger Federer for the first time in their FedEx ATP Head2Head series. Goffin had been 0-6 against the Swiss, including a 6-1, 6-2 loss in the semi-finals of the Swiss Indoors Basel last month. “Honestly, I don't know what to do tomorrow,” Goffin said. The Belgian did some quick thinking. Goffin shocked Federer on Saturday, coming back from a set down to eliminate the second seed and pick up his first win against Federer, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. Goffin, who qualified for the season finale for the first time, will play for the biggest title of his...
Denis Shapovalov's emergence this season was recognised on Saturday in an on-court ceremony at The O2, with the Canadian teenager receiving two 2017 ATP World Tour Awards presented by Moët & Chandon. Shapovalov was honoured as the Most Improved Player and the ATP Star of Tomorrow presented by Emirates at the end of David Goffin's semi-final victory over Roger Federer at the Nitto ATP Finals, accepting a fist bump from the Belgian as he walked out of the corridor to be applauded by fans. “This is incredible – first of all to be here and to win these awards,” said Shapovalov during the ceremony. “I have worked so hard this year and I hope to be among the Top 8...
Junior tennis star Miomir Kecmanovic, who has practised with Roger Federer, David Goffin and Dominic Thiem in his role as hitting partner at the Nitto ATP Finals, takes a walk over the top of The O2.
Watch Hot Shot as Roger Federer executes the perfect volley against David Goffin at the Nitto ATP Finals on Saturday. Watch live tennis at Tennis TV.com.