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Tuesday, 29 November 2011

Roger Federer claims Barclays ATP World Tour Finals


Roger Federer claims he has rediscovered his mental to clinch a record sixth title at the season-ending Barclays ATP World Tour Finals after defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3 6-7 6-3. This must be one of Federer's greatest victories.

There was so much pressure on him. His 100th final, the possibility of his 70th title and his 6th end of year championship title and of course an opponent who could blast any player off the court. Tsonga has always been capable of challenging the very best and he was in inspired form once again in that second set against Federer.

But Federer, who became the tournament's oldest winner with his 70th final victory and will take a winning streak of 17 matches into next season proved his nerve to fight off a spectacular comeback from his French opponent.

Tsonga looked to be heading for a quick defeat as the 16-time grand slam champion in becoming the first player to beat him at a grand slam from two sets down at Wimbledon.

It was happen for the match in the second set, but some free-hitting sparked him into life and he levelled the match in a tie-break.

In crucially the break did not come and in the eighth game Federer made his move, winding up his backhand to earn three break points and taking the second. when his opponent netted an attempted drop volley.

The crowd roared their appreciation, with the Swiss flags waving again shortly afterwards when his opponent netted an attempted drop volley.

1 comment:

TENNIS FOR ALL