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From Andy Roddick's triumph in 2010 to Roger Federer's in 2019, it's been a memorable decade at the Miami Open presented by Itau. Sit back and enjoy championship match highlights from the past 10 years at this ATP Masters 1000 tournament:

Over the past decade, Novak Djokovic led the way with five Miami trophies in a six-year span (2011-12, '14-16), defeating Rafael Nadal (twice), Andy Murray (twice) and Kei Nishikori in the title matches. He called the 2011 final, where he prevailed against Nadal over three hours and 21 minutes, "one of the best finals I ever played in in my life". 

Murray also came out on top in a memorable final, saving championship point to deny Spaniard David Ferrer in 2013. Meanwhile, Federer and Nadal continued their rivalry as they clashed for the 2017 title — exactly 12 years removed from their first-ever meeting in a final. Federer, at the age of 37, celebrated another triumph in 2019 at the tournament's first edition at Hard Rock Stadium. 

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In between Federer's titles, 32-year-old American John Isner became the oldest first-time ATP Masters 1000 champion when he fought past Alexander Zverev. "To win like that in front of a crowd like that, with that atmosphere, you can't replicate moments like that," said Isner. "It was absolutely amazing."

Year	Winner	Runner-up	Score
2010	Andy Roddick	Tomas Berdych	7-5, 6-4
2011	Novak Djokovic	Rafael Nadal	4-6, 6-3, 7-6(4)
2012	Novak Djokovic	Andy Murray	6-1, 7-6(4)
2013	Andy Murray	David Ferrer	2-6, 6-4, 7-6(1)
2014	Novak Djokovic	Rafael Nadal	6-3, 6-3
2015	Novak Djokovic	Andy Murray	7-6(3), 4-6, 6-0
2016	Novak Djokovic	Kei Nishikori	6-3, 6-3
2017	Roger Federer	Rafael Nadal	6-3, 6-4
2018	John Isner	Alexander Zverev	6-7(4), 6-4, 6-4
2019	Roger Federer	John Isner	6-1, 6-4

Due to the global outbreak of COVID-19, the 2020 Miami Open presented by Itau did not proceed as scheduled.

We return serve the most to Position C, but win the least. We return serve the least to Position A, but win the most.

When Dominic Thiem upset Novak Djokovic 6-7(5), 6-3, 7-6(5) at the 2019 Nitto ATP Finals, Thiem peppered Position C with 26 returns, winning 58 per cent (15). This better-than-average performance returning to this specific location was a key component of his stunning victory.

Thiem reached the final in London, losing 6-7(6), 6-2, 7-6(4) to Stefanos Tsitsipas. The Greek returned seven times out wide in the Deuce court to Position A, winning five (71%). It was the only location to which he had a winning percentage.

Where to target your return of serve is a dilemma that returners at all levels of the game wrestle with as they battle risk and reward of returning to forehands or backhands, and middle or wide. An Infosys ATP Beyond The Numbers analysis of four specific return locations - A. B, C, D - identifies hot spots in the following three areas:

•Which location attracts the most returns;
•Where the returner wins the most points;
•Where the server commits the most Serve +1 errors.

The analysis is a snapshot of 1003 returns in play from 10 recent ATP matches (see chart at bottom of story). The data set included only right-handed players for continuity.

1. Most Returns Go To Position C
More than one-third of all returns were directed back down the middle of the court to the server’s backhand wing to Position C. Forty per cent (397/1003) were hit to Position C, with the main goal of avoiding the server’s more powerful forehand wing, while also not getting too close to the doubles sideline in Position D. Overall, 67 per cent (672/1003) were hit to the Ad court, trying to make the server hit a backhand shot as their Serve +1 groundstroke.

Percentage Of Returns Hit To:
•Position C = 40% (397)
•Position D = 27% (275)
•Position B = 24% (237)
•Position A = 9% (94)

This strategy weighed heavily in Thiem’s three-set victory over Djokovic at the Nitto ATP Finals in the round-robin stage. Overall, 46.4 per cent (71/153) of returns for the match went to Position C, which was the most from any match in the data set. Thiem won an impressive 57.7 per cent (15/26) of return points he hit to Position C, while Djokovic only won 28.9 per cent (13/45). Djokovic’s hot spot was returning to Position D, where he won 80 per cent (20/25).

2.Returner Wins More In Position A
Position A has very specific roles in a rally. It’s not a place to rally to; that honor goes to Position C. But it is a place to finish. Overall, most forehand and backhand winners are directed to Position A. It’s a location to go for the “knock-out” punch after rallying to Positions C and D earlier in the rally.

Percentage Of Return Points Won When Return Hit To:
•Position A = 62% (58/94)
•Position D = 48% (132/275)
•Position B = 47% (112/237)
•Position C = 43% (171/397)

When Jan-Lennard Struff upset Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6(2), 7-5 in Dubai earlier this year, he won 86 per cent (6/7) when he made a return to Position A.

3. Most Serve +1 Errors Are In Position B
The first thing to recognise is that the backswing on forehands is significantly bigger than the backswing on backhands. It takes more time to complete and get organised. Most Serve +1 errors occur in Position B, because the forehand backswing can be pressured by time. Both Positions A and B have a significantly higher percentage of Serve +1 errors than Positions C and D.

Most Serve +1 Errors
•Position B = 15.2% (36/237)
•Position A = 14.9% (14/94)
•Position C = 11.6% (46/397)
•Position D = 10.2% (28/275)

The most Serve +1 errors in B in the data set was seven between Kyle Edmund and Felix Auger-Aliassime in Acapulco earlier this year, with Edmund committing five and Auger-Aliassime committing two.

Want to play it safe? Return to Position C. Want to force a Serve +1 error? Return to Position B. Feeling aggressive? Aim at Position A. Want to mix in a surprise to keep the server off balance? You still have Position D for that as well.

10 Matches In The Data Set (1003 Returns)

Year	Event	Round	Match
2020	Dubai	R32	Struff d. Bautista Agut 7-6(2), 7-5
2020	Dubai	QF	Tsitsipas d. Struff 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
2020	Acapulco	R16	Edmund d. Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 6-4
2020	Rotterdam	F	Monfils d. Auger-Aliassime 6-2, 6-4
2019	ATP Finals	F	Tsitsipas d. Thiem 7(6), 6-2, 7-6(4)
2019	ATP Finals	RR	Thiem d. Djokovic 6-7(5), 6-3, 7-6(5)
2019	ATP Finals	RR	Federer d. Djokovic 6-4, 6-3
2019	Paris	SF	Djokovic d. Dimitrov 7-6(5), 6-4
2019	Paris	QF	Dimitrov d. Garin 6-2, 7-5
2019	Shanghai	F	Medvedev d. Zverev 6-4, 6-1

Former World No. 4 Nicolas Kiefer has found a unique way to help during the coronavirus pandemic, as the company that produces his clothing label pivots to producing masks.

Kiefer has been working with Holger Gartz, a textile producer and refiner, whose company is based in Kassel, Germany. That company produces Kiefer’s own clothing label, NK #kiwifash — based on Kiefer’s nickname — which typically makes casual and tennis clothing.

But when the coronavirus began spreading, Gartz approached Kiefer and said they had to find a way to help. Gartz had the idea of producing reusable masks, an idea Kiefer fully put his support behind. Those masks are now being sold, online only, mainly in Germany, but also throughout Europe.

“I was immediately enthusiastic and told him that we can also distribute these masks through my channels to reach more people,” Kiefer told ATPTour.com. “That’s running pretty good and it’s nice to see what support we’re getting from the people, and they’re happy we’re producing them in Germany.”

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Kiefer says that there are too few masks on the market, which is why they are pushing to make these available. The reusable masks are made by hand, are washable, and can be personalised with a name.

“I couldn’t imagine something like this would happen. It’s pretty sad that the virus came and is doing so, but on the other hand it’s great to support and help the people,” Kiefer said. “Holger’s company could produce 300 to 500 masks a day. He’s looking for more and more people who could sew. It’s pretty important and pretty serious.”

Kiefer first met Gartz at a golf tournament "many, many years ago". The six-time ATP Tour champion and 2004 Olympic doubles silver medallist told Gartz about his dream to have his own fashion line and label, and they went from there, launching NK #kiwifash in October 2018.

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Kiefer’s golf collection was supposed to come out last week, but he is more than happy to put that on hold to help to promote the distribution of masks. Municipalities and social services are being prioritised, but Europeans can purchase the mask through Kiefer’s online shop.

Kiefer says one thing this shift in direction is allowing for is more work for Germans, as the more people there are to sew, the quicker masks can be made.

“Because of this virus, [people in Germany] are only allowed to work part-time. The companies don’t make so much profit anymore, so they can’t afford it, and the people can’t have full-time [jobs],” Kiefer said. “They had to cut people, but in this situation he gets people from part-time work to full-time jobs. This is outstanding, I think.”

In ordinary circumstances, Kiefer is a coach at SCC Berlin, one of the biggest clubs in Germany, where he works with the junior program and plays on the men’s over-40 team, which won the German championships last year. He was supposed to be in Thailand now in his role as brand ambassador for the Robinson Club. Kiefer was scheduled to be in Turkey in a few weeks, but all the clubs have closed.

“I am particularly sorry for the children,” Kiefer said. “They are hungry [to play] and have a lot of fun and enjoy their time on court.”

Kiefer is trying to stay in shape at home using freeletics, as he was working towards participating in the “Big Six” marathons in Tokyo, Boston, London, New York and Chicago. He has already completed the Berlin marathon.

“What is really important is to stay disciplined. Especially in this time, sometimes you get lazy and it goes day by day. You need to have the discipline to wake up in the morning and have a program for the day, otherwise it’s going to go the wrong way,” Kiefer said. “Doing nothing and eating, not moving, so what is very important right now is to do any kind of sport exercises. You have to move your body.”

Kiefer is looking forward to a time when people can go outside, but for now his message is to focus on remaining healthy and listening to the government.

“They should try to stay home. If they go out, use a mask, stay healthy and try to be positive and look forward. We have to accept the situation how it is right now. It’s a big challenge, but also a big chance for the whole world. It’s a big challenge for the economy,” Kiefer said. “We have to slow down. This grounding can be good, if there can be anything good in the current situation. It’s good to reflect on everything a little bit and that we are healthy. We have to see the positive things right now.”