Federer to face Djokovic for ATP Tour Finals crown

Roger Federer will face Novak Djokovic in the World Tour Final after defeating Swiss compatriot Stan Wawrinka 7-5, 6-3 on Saturday.

Federer, meanwhile, was bidding for a historic seventh title at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals and 89th overall.

Judging from the way Djokovic is roaring, and the seeming lack of challenge, it won’t be long before he conquers France and maybe even manage a Career Golden Slam in the coming year. For Djokovic. this concludes what has been an incredible year. Playing at the peak of his powers, Djokovic struck cleanly delivering a commanding curtain call to an absurdly successful season.

“I’m obviously very proud to have these achievements with my team”. “This could not have been a better finish”. “I think a very good match in terms of quality moments”. “Without the support (of my team) and my family, I wouldn’t be where I am”.

“I am enjoying every moment on the court”.

This was never going to be a repeat of their match on Tuesday when Federer pretty much caught Djokovic cold. “There are the Olympic Games that are happening every four years”, he said. I was always hoping that I can play this well throughout the entire season.

“Against Roger it’s very specific”. But I always gave my best, and I’m always asking from myself the most. Instead of tormenting his mind trying to come up with different strategies or approaches to beat the world’s top-ranked tennis players, he focuses on further honing his skills to become better at the game.

Novak Djokovic recorded a statistical oddity in his victory by winning 84% of points behind his second serve, considerably more than the 62% he won off his first serve. I’ve been there, Rafa (Nadal) has been there. “When one player is better than you, the only thing you can do is try to find (a) solution”.

This London night was dotted with a touch of the spectacular from the racquet of the 28-year old Serb, though at most times he was merely efficient.

“This week was great, there were some insane points tonight, but like plenty of times this year Novak deserved it”. Congratulations on a ridiculous year.

Since the start of 2013, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have won a grand total of one Grand Slam between them. It’s such a nice event, a big tournament, a big prize to win at the end of the year.

But the world No 2 mounted a thrilling late fightback in front of his home fans, hauling back a break and narrowly missing out on another as Wawrinka eventually served out for a place in the semi-finals.

Federer had another chance to break Djokovic early in the second set while the Serb served at 1-1 but could not finish the job.

The warning signs were there from the opening game when Federer was forced to save break point, roared on by a buoyant London crowd who made no apologies for clearly favouring the world No 3.

Federer put the screws on Djokovic in goading 22 unforced errors to just 12 winners off the top seed’s racquet, claiming 49 per cent of his rival’s first serve points.

The Serbian broke serve three times to win 6-3 6-4 in just 80 minutes at The O2 in Greenwich. Federer did not hit an ace until the 10th game.