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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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Federer happy with form after London opener

Roger Federer is pleased with his form after starting his quest for a sixth ATP World Tour Finals title with 6-2 2-6 6-4 win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at London’s O2 Arena.

Remembering Tsonga’s remarkable fightback in this year’s quarter-finals at Wimbledon, Federer is relieved to begin his campaign at the season-ending tournament with a win.

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Federer & Nadal ready for ATP Tour Finals

Five-time champion Roger Federer says there will be a “lot of pressure” on the first game of the ATP World Tour Finals event in London due to the round-robin format.

Federer will face Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in their opening match in Group B, while Rafael Nadal will face Mardy Fish and says he is “excited” to be back in London. Fish describes the chance to play in the season-ending tournament as “very special”.

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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Tennis stars bring glitz and glamour to London

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

The world’s finest players gather for a glitzy ceremony to mark the start of the ATP World Tour Finals at London’s 02, which begins on 20 November.

World number one Novak Djokovic, who will play Britain’s Andy Murray in the group stages, says he is confident his injury problems have eased, while Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are also in confident mood ahead of the tournament.

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Murray on 'fun' Roddick destruction

Andy Murray is a pleased man after having “fun” on the court as he trounces former world number one Andy Roddick to reach the last eight of the Paris Masters.

Murray extended his unbeaten run to 18 matches after dispatching the 1993 US Open champion 6-2 6-2, his only concern being a slight leg injury that required some on-court attention.

Murray also says he is looking forward to the “exciting” ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 in London later in November after Tomas Berdych, Murray’s next opponent in Paris on Friday, sealed his place at the men’s season finale.

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Becker amazed by Djokovic's 'incredible' year

Three-time Wimbledon champion Boris Becker admits that he has never seen a player enjoy as consistent a season as Novak Djokovic has this year.

The Serbian world number one has 64 wins from 67 matches so far in 2011.

Becker, who is in London attending the Laureus Sport for Good Summit, also says that the tennis calendar is too long and puts players under “enormous stress” as talk grows of a players strike.

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