Roger Federer closed in on the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals after a very one-sided 6-3 6-2 victory against Kei Nishikori at London's O2 Arena.
Federer, who last won the prestigious season-ending event at this venue in 2011, looks in the mood to add to his six titles on the evidence of a powerful performance against the US Open finalist in 69 minutes.
The world No 2 is in pole position to qualify for the semi-finals if Milos Raonic defeats home favourite Andy Murray or if the British No 1 beats the Canadian in three sets later on Tuesday.
Second seed Federer beat Raonic in his opening match to get off to a good start, while Asian trailblazer Nishikori quickly became accustomed to the environment by upsetting Murray at the fourth attempt.
Both players were timing the ball beautifully right from the start, but it was the 33-year-old Federer who made the breakthrough in the fourth game thanks to a searing inside out crosscourt forehand winner.
The Swiss maestro duly wrapped up an entertaining, high-octane first set by comfortably serving it out and establishing his supremacy. ...SkySports
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