The top-ranked Nadal’s withdrawal on Monday meant this was a clash between the two highest-ranked players left in the elite season-ending event, and it was predictably close. LONDON—A day after the ATP Finals lost Rafael Nadal to injury, Roger Federer lifted spirits at the O2 Arena by extending his stay to the weekend. Federer looked in control when he broke in the opening game of the second set, having claimed the first via a tiebreak. Zverev, who won his opening match against Marin Cilic, will face Jack Sock on Thursday to decide who will join Federer in the final four. I’m here to win matches.

Source: thestar November 15, 2017 00:00 UTC