Mardy Fish about Grigor :) 

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Former sparring partners Mardy Fish and Grigor Dimitrov once nearly came to blows on court during a Hopman Cup dust-up after pelting each other with blasts during a mixed doubles match.

The pair were swinging away again with menacing intent—this time as doubles partners—knocking out 2014 Wimbledon doubles champions Jack Sock and Vasek Pospisil in their Washington, D.C. opener.

Things got so heated during their 2012 Hopman Cup clash, a tournament official stepped in between the pair to prevent the conflict—that spiked with smashes and spitting—escalating into a physical altercation.

Asked how his relationship with Dimitrov has evolved from fight club to fan club, Fish joked “we still hate each other.”

“I’d like to think we’ve both matured,” said Fish of Dimitrov, who was also his partner in his Indian Wells’ comeback last March. “That wasn’t my finest moment. But he’s a great kid. I was a fan of his then. I’m still a fan of his now. I’m happy to help him out whenever he needs and thankful he’s playing with me. He’s a great player. He’s got a huge future for sure.”