Roger Federer’s Loss in ATP World Tour Finals Deals Severe Blow to His Future

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Published: November 6, 2013

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Roger Federer has won the ATP World Tour Finals a record six times, but he has not won the event since 2011. That will remain true after he fell in the quarterfinals to No. 2 Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-7, 6-2 Tuesday at the O2 Arena in London. 

It comes as a disappointing failure for the No. 7 player, a fan favorite who has enjoyed much success in that city by winning at Wimbledon seven times. The Swiss supremo has vaulted himself into the discussion as the best tennis player ever with his 17 Grand Slam singles titles, but he has not dominated men's tennis since 2009.

Rafael Nadal is already nipping at his heels with 13 Grand Slams on his resume, and the top-ranked player is just 27 years old. 



The 32-year-old Federer hoped to silence rumblings that his career is nearing an end with a strong showing against Djoker. Instead, the defeat provided his critics with still more ammunition and indicated that his sublime dominance has escaped him for good.

 

What's Wrong with Roger

Prior to playing Federer, Djokovic was asked about what was different with Federer's game, per Simon Briggs of The Telegraph.  His response was measured as he delivered a back-handed compliment to his opponent: 

From my point of view, he hasn't been moving as well this year as he did the year before, and that’s one of the reasons why he hasn't had much success this year. But he is Roger Federer...he is never to be underestimated as long as he plays tennis.



It seemed like Djokovic decided to backtrack slightly by adding that last statement. The 26-year-old Serbian is correct, of course. No one should ever underestimate Federer, but each loss gives more weight to the argument that his career is toast.

And Djoker's assessment that Federer has not been moving well this year seems quite accurate. His forehand has lost a little s...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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