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Roger Federer made history as he claimed his sixth Barclays ATP World Tour Series Finals win.

His 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 win over France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at The O2 yesterday meant he became the most successful player in the history of the tournament. He also picked up a cheque for $1,630,000 as he successfully defended the title he won last year.

Andy Murray lost in straight sets to David Ferrer in his opening Barclays ATP World Tour Finals match at The O2 this afternoon.

The British number one was hampered by a hip injury that required lengthy on-court treatment at the end of the first set and was not at his best as he went down 4-6 7-5 to the Spaniard.

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.

Greg Rusedski has backed Britain's Andy Murray to beat world number one in their French Open semi-final - but only if he plays more aggressively.

Rusedski, who was in Canary Wharf yesterday, is expecting a great game in Paris today, but thinks Nadal - a five time winner on the clay courts of Roland Garros - is the favourite to win.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic has booked his place at the ATP World Tour Finals at The O2 - six months before they start.

The world number two, who is on a 37-match unbeaten streak, became the first player to qualify for November's end-of-season showpiece after beating Rafa Nadal in the Italian Masters final last Sunday.

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.

Roger Federer eased into the semi-finals of the Barclays ATP World Finals with a straight sets win over Robin Soderling.

The second seed won 7-6 6-3 in one hour 28 minutes to book his place in Saturday's semis at The O2. He will have to wait until tomorrow's matches are completed before finding out who he will play.

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.

Andy Murray and Roger Federer both kicked off their ATP World Tour Finals campaigns with wins at The O2.

Home favourite Murray eased past Sweden's Robin Soderling 6-2 6-4 in front of an enthusiastic crowd, which included football legend Diego Maradona.

The world's top tennis players descend on Greenwich this weekend for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at The O2.

The event was a great success for the venue when it staged it for the first time last year, and it promises to be equally popular this year, with the likes of Rafa Nadal, Andy Murray and Roger Federer in action.

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.

Andy Murray has guaranteed his participation in next month's Barclays ATP World Tour finals at The O2.

The British number one's victory over Jeremy Chardy at the Shanghai Masters meant he accumulated enough ranking points to join Rafa Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic at the end-of-season showpiece.

The eyes of the tennis world are firmly focused on London once again with Wimbledon well underway.

But British interest is once again limited, with Andy Murray the sole representative left in the Men's singles draw. Only he and fellow Scot Jamie Baker were even entered this year, with Baker crashing out on Tuesday.

Wimbledon will vie with the World Cup in the television schedules over the next two weeks, with the world's top tennis tournament starting today.

Four-time semi-finalist Tim Henman is relishing the prospect, and believes we could be in for a classic tournament this year.