The year end ATP Finals have commenced in London and the two groups consist of four players each - the top eight ranked in the world have qualified although seventh ranked Stan Wawrinka is injured and unable to compete. His spot is taken by ninth ranked Jack Sock.
Group Pete Sampras
Rafael Nadal (seeded 1)
Dominic Thiem (4)
Grigor Dimitrov (6)
David Goffin (7)
Group Boris Becker
Roger Federer (2)
Alexander Zverev (3)
Marin Cilic (5)
Jack Sock (8)
Roger Federer opened proceedings by defeating Jack Sock in straight sets 6-4 7-6(4)
Not much separated the two in set one with the only break point being pounced on by Federer, effectively deciding things.
The pressure of the Swiss first serve winning 16 of 18 points was an important factor.
Despite again dominating on his first serve - winning 20 of 22 points - and creating 5 break points, Federer could not pierce the Sock serve in set two.
It took a tie break, in which Federer has proved a master, to force the issue. Roger predictably won it and the match.
Currently Zverev and Cilic are battling each other in the second round robin match on opening night with the two swapping sets and Cilic achieving an early break in set three.
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