Novak Djokovic claimed his fourth successive ATP World Tour
Finals title after beating Roger Federer in straight sets.
Federer had beaten Djokovic in the group stage earlier in
the competition, but was unable to overcome the world number one for a second
match running as he went down 6-3 6-4.
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| Novak Djokovic lifts the title for the fourth year running (Picture from i.guim.co.uk) |
The triumph capped off a remarkable season for Djokovic, in
which he claimed 3 Grand Slams and 6 masters 1000 titles.
The Serb beat Rafael Nadal in Saturday’s semi-final and was
in equally impressive form as he dispatched Federer in the final.
The match should have been a repeat of last year’s final
which didn’t take place due to a back injury sustained by Federer.
The Swiss was forced to save a break point in the opening game
of the match but then surrendered his serve two games later.
Federer tried to mix up the rallies and approach the net
when the opportunities arose. However his first serve percentage stood at 57%
after the first set, and Djokovic took full advantage.
The Serb broke the Federer serve again at the end of the
opening set. That meant he served first at the start of the second and Federer
was always playing catch up.
Federer saved three break points when trailing 3-2 in the
second set; however Djokovic made his move at 5-4 and the title was sealed with
a Federer double fault.
“I am enjoying every moment on the court, I cherish every
moment after dreaming of it as a kid. Thank you everyone for making this year
so special” said the Serb after the match.
Earlier in the day Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau beat Rohan
Bopanna and Florin Mergea 6-4 6-3 to win the doubles title.
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