The Tennis Podcast: 'Daredevil' Grigor Dimitrov passes biggest test yet by winning ATP Finals

The Tennis Podcast has been raving about the potential of Grigor Dimitrov since it began in 2012, and after years of disappointment and underachievement, is he finally ready to meet expectations?

In the latest show, in which presenters Catherine Whitaker (Eurosport) and David Law (BBC 5 Live) were joined by Telegraph Sport Tennis Correspondent Simon Briggs as the O2 Arena court was dismantled around them, Dimitrov’s excruciatingly tense victory over David Goffin is discussed in detail. 

How did he get over the line when he was so visibly tightening with nerves? Why has it taken so long for Dimitrov’s 'daredevil' brand of tennis to help him win big? And what next for the man that, at 26, has yet to reach a Grand Slam final – could he go all the way at one of the major tournaments in 2018?

Will the three-set excesses of Goffin’s run to the final help or hinder his attempt to lead Belgium to Davis Cup glory later this week? 

What was Rafael Nadal doing playing the event when he was clearly unfit?

And why did Roger Federer’s form desert him after he won the first set against Goffin in the semi-finals?

The podcast team also discuss the second break-up of Andy Murray and Ivan Lendl. Why have they parted ways, and where does Lendl stand in the list of great tennis coaches?

The Tennis Podcast is presented by broadcasters Catherine Whitaker (Eurosport, BBC 5 Live) and David Law (BBC 5 Live, BT Sport).

It is produced weekly throughout the year, and daily at the Grand Slam tournaments, in association with Telegraph Sport and Eurosport. www. TheTennisPodcast.net

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