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    Peya and Soares fighting hard but a double-fault hands Kubot/Lindstedt match point at 9-6.
    11/12/2014 7:37:35 PM
    Kubot/Lindstedt prevail![game-set-match]
    11/12/2014 7:38:40 PM
    WHAT A CELEBRATION!
    Nice high-kicking celebration from Kubot as he celebrates a second win from as many matches this week. A pair of net cords on the final point and it is Kubot and Lindstedt who get the better of it, to seal a 6-4 3-6 10-6 win.

    They are definitely through to the semis while Peya and Soares will face the Bryan brothers on Friday in an all-or-nothing clash with a semi-final place at stake.

    11/12/2014 7:43:22 PM

    11/12/2014 7:43:42 PM
    DJOKOVIC-WAWRINKA TALE OF THE TAPE:
    As well as the being the World No 1 and winner of seven Grand Slam titles, Novak Djokovic is also compiling an incredible indoor record. He easily beat Marin Cilic in his opener here to make it 28 indoor victories in a row and he is looking for his third straight title at the Tour Finals. He is appearing at this tournament for the eighth year in a row and was last defeated here in his final match of the 2011 Group stage (Janko Tipsarevic beat him, trivia buffs!).

    Stan Wawrinka is competing at this event for the second time and reached the semis last year, only to lose to (who else?) Djokovic. He has enjoyed a superb 2014, winning the Australian Open, his first Major, and adding a first ATP 1000 Masters title on the famous clay of Monte Carlo. He looks up for it this week and brushed aside Tomas Berdych 6-1 6-1 in his O2 opener.


    11/12/2014 7:55:08 PM
    N DJOKOVIC* 4-2 S WAWRINKA
    A Wawrinka backhand crashes against the top of the net and he is in trouble at 0-30, which he compounds with another huge double-fault. Djokovic then conjures up a genius drop shot out of nowhere and he has a second break to love in as many games![break]
    11/12/2014 8:41:04 PM
    [betting]SET BETTING IN-PLAY
    Djokovic is massive favourite to take this match in straight sets. Can Wawrinka claim one against the Serb?




    11/12/2014 8:43:54 PM
    N DJOKOVIC 5-2 S WAWRINKA*
    Djokovic goes to the drop-shot well again but it has run dry and this one drops tamely into the net. 15-30. An ace gets him back on track and Wawrinka then lashes one of his trademark backhands narrowly wide. The third seed then badly mishits a forehand and it is all going wrong for him at present.
    11/12/2014 8:44:52 PM
    Stan needs to get something going here. He has lost five games in a row!


    11/12/2014 8:46:07 PM
    N DJOKOVIC 5-2 S WAWRINKA*
    Djokovic looks furious after putting a forehand long when he was chasing a set point and Wawrinka then sends down his first ace but a stinging forehand crosscourt return from Djokovic sets him back on his heels. Djokovic then produces an angle you won't find on a protractor to save a game point and Stan lobs in yet another ill-timed double-fault but then does well to save a first set point. Back to deuce!

    11/12/2014 8:52:13 PM
    N DJOKOVIC* 5-3 S WAWRINKA
    Well held that man! Wawrinka pulls out a trademark backhand winner which has the crowd purring and Djokovic then goes wide to cede the game. He will have to try and serve out the set now.
    11/12/2014 8:53:36 PM
    N DJOKOVIC 6-3 S WAWRINKA*
    After winning the first point, Djokovic releases a forehand to the corner followed by backhand volley medley to make it 30-0 and then sends down an unreturnable serve for an encore. Wawrinka saves one set point but then puts a lob long and he is a set behind,[set]
    11/12/2014 8:57:01 PM
    N DJOKOVIC 6-3 S WAWRINKA*
    Entertaining stuff and Djokovic looking good but the reality is that Wawrinka fell apart a bit after going 2-0 up, mixing double-faults and unforced errors together in a dodgy and set-losing cocktail! Let's see if he can get back on song!
    11/12/2014 8:59:25 PM
    N DJOKOVIC* 6-3 1-0 S WAWRINKA
    A Wawrinka forehand sails long and Djokovic has two more break points to get his teeth into. Wawrinka bags an ace after a challenge but then lets loose on the backhand and it flies long. Terrible start to the set for poor old Stan.[break]

    11/12/2014 9:02:14 PM
    NOTHING WRONG WITH STAT!
    Novak had 13 winners to 17 unforced errors tonight but almost half of the errors came in the first two games, when he was unusually poor. He was brilliant in set two and is obviously going to be hard to beat this week. 29 indoor wins in a row and counting!

    Stan had 8 winners to 29 unforced errors and it all went  wrong quickly after a promising start. He only had three double-faults but I think at least two of them came at crucial moments in the first set, when he was busy squandering important service games. 
    11/12/2014 9:28:48 PM
    NO STOPPING NOVAK TONIGHT








    11/12/2014 9:36:15 PM
    WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?
    Same as yesterday - nothing definite! No one is 100% through or out in Group A yet but Novak Djokovic is obviously looking a pretty safe bet to reach the last four after two convincing wins while Marin Cilic is a long-shot after two heavy beatings.

    Stan Wawrinka and Tomas Berdych each have a convincing win and a heavy loss to their names and one of those two is likely to progress with Djokovic.
    11/12/2014 9:40:27 PM
    DJOKOVIC v WAWRINKA HIGHLIGHTS[tennis]
    11/12/2014 11:13:31 PM
    TOP THE MORNING TO YA!
    Hi everyone - here we go again! Welcome along to our coverage of today's action from the O2 in London. The place is abuzz - and no wonder! Group B will be completed today, so we will learn the two qualifiers for the semi-finals. And it is safe to say it is all up for grabs.

    We will go through some scenarios shortly but, first things first, we start with Kei Nishikori v Milos Raonic (not before 2pm) and then Roger Federer will then face Andy Murray (not before 8pm). That second match should be verrrry interesting. Have a great day, stick with us for full coverage!
    11/13/2014 12:22:09 PM
    [bn]Milos Raonic pulls out of final match due to injury. David Ferrer to play Kei Nishikori this afternoon.
    11/13/2014 12:33:33 PM

    11/13/2014 12:41:35 PM

    11/13/2014 12:43:28 PM

    11/13/2014 12:44:07 PM
    MURRAY IMPLICATIONS:
    The withdrawal of Milos Raonic means that, whatever happens in this afternoon's match, Andy Murray will be out of the tournament if he fails to beat Roger Federer this evening.
    11/13/2014 1:01:02 PM
    BARRY COWAN ON RAONIC'S WITHDRAWAL:
    It is really unfortunate Raonic has pulled out but he is looking long term as opposed to short term. There is a risk that playing a match could set him back two months and scupper a very important part of the season, when he is looking to improve his game and physicality. He has made the right decision for himself and the tournament.
    [barrycowan]
    11/13/2014 1:15:29 PM
    DOUBLES UPDATE
    Amidst the drama of Raonic's withdrawal, doubles is occurring! Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez won the first set 7-6 (7-5) against Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic. Nestor and Zimonjic are 2-1 up in set two.
    11/13/2014 1:18:24 PM
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    11/13/2014 1:21:07 PM
    DOUBLES UPDATE
    Match tie-break time! Nestor and Zimonjic win the second set 6-3.
    11/13/2014 1:43:59 PM
    EPIC WIN!
    Having been a set down, Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic have beaten Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez after an epic match tie-break. The duo prevailed 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 11-9.[game-set-match]
    11/13/2014 2:00:22 PM
    RAONIC ON HIS INJURY:
    At first it felt like cramping but, when I got up from a changeover (during the match against Murray) and had to stand, I knew it was something else. Obviously, I feel pessimistic right now. I had a great time here, I really badly wanted to play.

    11/13/2014 2:02:59 PM
    RAONIC ON DECISION TO PULL OUT:
    The doctors said that, if I were to play, I'd be walking a tightrope. That was a factor in my decision. I didn't want to accept it but I had to listen to the doctors and my team. It would be unfair to fans if I were to step out there and play a mediocre match or if things got worse and I had to stop.



    11/13/2014 2:06:00 PM

    11/13/2014 2:06:51 PM
    K NISHIKORI V D FERRER
    So, Kei Nishikori and David Ferrer are about to square off here, following Milos Raonic's withdrawal, and the qualification scenarios are complicated! As mentioned earlier, whatever happens here, Andy Murray is out if he loses to Roger Federer this evening. But, if Ferrer wins now and Murray then triumphs, the Brit will win the group! If Murray and Nishikori both win, it gets complicated. We will cross that bridge if we come to it. For what it's worth I could see Ferrer winning this match!
    11/13/2014 2:10:58 PM
    HEAD2HEAD
    Nishikori and Ferrer are on court! The duo have met eight times previously on the ATP Tour and Nishikori has a 5-3 advantage.

    That is mainly thanks to his dominance over Ferrer this year. Nishikori won 7-6 2-6 7-6 in Miami, 7-6 5-7 6-3 in Madrid and 3-6 7-6 6-4 recently in Paris. All three-setters though, are we about to get our first three-setter of the week here?
    11/13/2014 2:14:04 PM
    K NISHIKORI 0-0 D FERRER*
    The guys are about to start and Spaniard Ferrer will serve first.
    11/13/2014 2:18:06 PM
    K NISHIKORI* 0-1 D FERRER
    Solid start from Ferrer, who is likely to relish this chance to show what he can do. He holds serve to 30 when Nishikori thumps a backhand into the net.
    11/13/2014 2:23:53 PM
    K NISHIKORI 1-1 D FERRER*
    Ferrer gets to 30-30 when Nishikori pulls a forehand wide but the fourth seed rattles off the next two points in short order to level the match.
    11/13/2014 2:27:19 PM
    K NISHIKORI* 1-2 D FERRER
    Classic from Ferrer, as he runs all over the court and ends up winning a thrilling point he had no right to with a backhand smash. However, he follows with a double-fault. Nishikori then nets a forehand though and Ferrer powers down an ace (!) to edge in front again.
    11/13/2014 2:30:37 PM
    K NISHIKORI 2-2 D FERRER*
    Nishikori double-faults to go 15-30 down but then plays a brilliant forehand winner which lands just in and follows up with a clean backhand winner. He's great from both wings! Another delightful backhand seals the game and Kei looks in good heart.
    11/13/2014 2:35:32 PM
    K NISHIKORI* 2-3 D FERRER
    Ferrer tries a drop shot but his plan goes awry when he puts the attempted pass long. 30-30. The Spaniard then delivers his second ace but we go to deuce when he nets a backhand after a good return. Nishkori leathers a forehand into the corner, which Ferrer puts long, but Nishikori puts a backhand into the net on break point. Two more errors follow and Ferrer hangs on.
    11/13/2014 2:41:24 PM
    We weren't expecting to see this fellow today!


    11/13/2014 2:42:50 PM
    K NISHIKORI 3-3 D FERRER*
    Ferrer earns a break point this time but puts a backhand long as Nishikori holds his nerve. The Japanese player then tamely finds the net but saves another break point with an audacious crosscourt drop shot, which skims the net cord. He scores again with a stretching backhand volley and then claims the game with a beautiful forehand winner. Great match so far, the crowd are loving it!
    11/13/2014 2:49:39 PM
    K NISHIKORI* 4-3 D FERRER
    More good tennis from Nishikori but he then misses on a pair of returns and Ferrer goes up 40-30. The Spaniard nets a backhand however and Nishikori reaches break point with a brilliant backhand volley, on the stretch. Another superb forehand winner follows and Nishikori has broken through![break]
    11/13/2014 2:54:26 PM
    K NISHIKORI* 4-6 6-4 3-0 D FERRER
    Ferrer seems to be crumbling and a double-fault makes it 0-30. He is not happy, to say the least, and Nishikori sets up two more break points with a nice forehand winner. His next shot is called in but surely it was wide and Ferrer challenges correctly, only to lose serve again when Nishikori reaches into his bag of tricks and pulls out a wonderful cross-court backhand winner. Sweet![break]
    11/13/2014 4:00:40 PM
    K NISHIKORI 4-6 6-4 4-0 D FERRER*
    Wham-bam-thank you forehand winner down the line says Nishikori, who is rampant. He holds to love and Ferrer's resistance appears to have been broken.
    11/13/2014 4:02:50 PM
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