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Rafael Nadal had to put in some overtime to beat Mardy Fish as his Barclays ATP World Tour Finals campaign made a stuttering start.

The world number two, runner up at The O2 last year, made too many unforced errors against the American last night but finally came through after clinching a third set tie-break in a marathon match.

Roger Federer insisted he is not feeling the pressure as he looks to defend his Barclays ATP World Tour title at The O2 next week.

The 16-time Grand Slam winner said his vast experience will help him in his bid to clinch a record-breaking sixth season finale. He faces a tough task, with the top eight ranked players all slugging it out in Greenwich.

Andy Murray will play world number one Novak Djokovic in the group stages of the ATP World Tour Finals at the O2.

The British number one was paired with the Serb in today's draw for the round-robin group stage, which starts on Sunday. He will also play David Ferrer and Tomas Berdych.

Tennis star Rafa Nadal has warned that The O2 could lose the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals if the UK doesn't change its tax laws.

The world number one said the 50 per cent tax rate on players' winnings, appearance fees and endorsement earnings could cause the event, which is staged in November, to be moved elsewhere.

Roger Federer will be back at The O2 this November to defend his Barclays ATP World Tour Finals title.

The 30-year-old Swiss star booked his place at the end-of-season showpiece after reaching the fourth round of the US Open last Saturday. He joins Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray, who have already qualified.

Roger Federer gained a measure of revenge over Rafael Nadal as he beat the world number one to claim his fifth Barclays ATP World Tour Final title.

The Swiss star, deposed from top spot in the rankings earlier this year by his Spanish rival, beat Nadal 6-3 3-6 6-1 in yesterday's final at The O2.

It's make or break time for Andy Murray this evening in the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.

The British number needs to beat David Ferrer in the last of his round robin matches to ensure his progress into Saturday's semi-finals, and his loyal fans are already gathering at the venue.

Andy Murray had a reality check after Roger Federer blew him off court in the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.

The British number one found the Swiss superstar too hot to handle yesterday afternoon, crashing to a 6-4 6-2 defeat in just an hour and a quarter at The O2 arena.

Rafael Nadal and Andy Roddick kick-started the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals with a pulsating match at The O2 last night.

World number one Nadal, who struggled to hold his serve in the early stages, was pushed all the way by Roddick in a three set thriller - by far the most exciting match seen on court so far this week.

The line-up for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at The O2 has been completed after Andy Roddick clinched the final spot by winning his match at the Paris Masters yesterday.

The American joins, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Robin Soderling, Tomas Berdych and David Ferrer at the season finale, which starts on November 21.

Rafael Nadal was philosophical after he became the first player to be eliminated from the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.

The world number two lost in straight sets to Nikolai Davydenko at The O2 yesterday to tumble out of the tournament on a day of suprise results.

The O2 will be the centre of the tennis world next week when the best players on the planet head there for the last tournament of the season.

The arena will host the ATP World Tour Finals from Sunday, with the likes of Roger Federer and Andy Murray set to battle for one of the sport's most prestigious titles.

Andy Murray might have had a difficult few weeks with injury and defeat but he has still got a great chance of winning a grand slam tournament according to ex-Wimbledon champion Pat Cash.

Murray's surprise defeat against Marin Cilic in the US Open led to some people questioning whether he will fulfil his potential but Cash dismissed such talk.

Roger Federer is favourite to win another Wimbledon title but don't ignore Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray.

That's the view of Tim Henman ahead of the start of the tournament next Monday. The former Wimbledon semi-finalist thinks five-time champion Federer has the edge on his closest rivals after his recent victory in the French Open.

THE countdown has begun for the world's most prestigious tennis tournament's arrival in London.

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray are likely to line up at The O2 next November for the ATP World Tour Finals, the season-ending competition when the top eight players in the world fight for a $5million prize fund.