ATP Finals: Matteo Berrettini beats Dominic Thiem to make history
The HinduMatteo Berrettini bowed out of the ATP Finals on a high note by claiming his first victory of the tournament, ending Dominic Thiem's 100 per cent record in the process. Thiem, who had already qualified for the semifinals for the first time at the O2 Arena with magnificent victories over Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, was beaten 7-6 6-3 by an inspired Berrettini on Thursday. READ| Stefanos Tsitsipas beats defending champion Alex Zverev to make ATP Finals semis Tournament debutant Berrettini struck 30 winners - 17 off his powerful forehand - and was broken only once, ending a successful season by levelling their head-to-head record at 2-2. Berrettini's blistering forehand continued to fire in the second set and he broke to lead 4-2 following rasping winners off both wings, then ended his fruitful campaign with a drop shot that Thiem was unable to chase down.