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Federer thanks London crowd

ATP World Tour Finals winner Roger Federer thanks the London crowd for their support after claiming a record sixth season-ending crown by defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the O2 Arena.

Federer raced to the first set in 35 minutes and then served for the match in the second before the Frenchman fought back and won the tie-break to set up a decider.

The 16-time Grand Slam winner proved too strong in the third set, eventually taking it 6-3.

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Mayor holds up World Tour Final

An impromptu trip to the gents by London Mayor Boris Johnson holds up the ATP World Tour Final between Roger Federer and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the O2 Arena.

Federer eventually went on to retain his title in his 100th Tour final, prevailing 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 against the Frenchman.

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London crowd hail Federer's 100th final

After Roger Federer beats David Ferrer in the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals, the London crowd pays tribute to the Swiss as he reaches the 100th final of his career.

Federer, who won 7-5 6-3, says he had to be on the top of his game to beat the battling Spaniard, admitting Ferrer had the “upper-hand from the baseline” in the first set.

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Tipsarevic shocks Djokovic at ATP Finals

Janko Tipsarevic beats world number one Novak Djokovic 3-6 6-3 6-3 at the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

Tipsarevic, a replacement for the injured Andy Murray, inflicts just a sixth defeat in 76 matches upon his fellow Serbian.

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Djokovic learns ball-boy arts

World number one Novak Djokovic takes time out after practice at the ATP World Tour Finals in London to learn the art of being a ball boy.

Over 1,600 youngsters applied for the 30 coveted positions and the 12 to 16-year-olds from all around the UK work hour-long stints throughout the day in five teams of six.

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Tipsarevic apologises to 'friend' Djokovic

World number nine Janko Tipsarevic, a late replacement at the ATP World Tour Finals for the injured Andy Murray, apologies to his “friend” Novak Djokovic for beating him in their group clash days before the Serbian pair holiday together.

The 27-year-old had no chance of qualifying for the semi-finals but the three-set defeat, 3-6 6-3 6-3, dented his compatriot’s chances.

The defeat, only Djokovic’s sixth in 76 matches this year, is the first time he has lost back-to-back matches since March 2010.

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Federer hooks Fish at O2

Roger Federer beats Mardy Fish in three sets to maintain his 100 percent record in the ATP World Tour Finals at London’s O2 arena.

The defending champion had to resist a spirited second set comeback from the big-serving American, before eventually prevailing 6-1, 3-6, 6-3.

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Tsonga stuns Fish at ATP Finals

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beats Mardy Fish 7-6 (7-4) 6-1 in the ATP World Tour Finals at London’s O2 Arena.

The Frenchman survived a late wobble to edge the first set and then came from a break down to win six straight games in a ruthless second.

The win boosts Tsonga’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage, as he prepares to face Rafael Nadal in his final Group B match on Thursday.

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London calling for world's best

A look back at the highs of 2011 for the top eight men’s players, who are doing battle for end-of-season supremacy at the ATP World Tour Finals.

Roger Federer is defending his title at the O2 arena in London, where Britain’s Andy Murray will be hoping to triumph in front of a home crowd.

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Barclays ATP World Tour Finals

Venue:

O2 Arena, London

Date:

20-27 November

Coverage:

One match each day live on BBC TV, streamed online & available through iPlayer; live text commentary on BBC Sport website & mobiles; every singles match live on BBC 5 live sports extra

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Federer sees off Tsonga in Tour Finals opener

Key moments from the deciding set as defending champion Roger Federer opens the ATP World Tour Finals with a hard-earned 6-2 2-6 6-4 victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at London’s O2 Arena.

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