Day 5: Federer v Nishikori Tennis: World Tour Finals

I like indoors. I like the world finals. I back myself to win

matches. Great play by Roger Federer.

It's beautiful to watch. The crowd are loving this.

Incredible angle from Roger Federer. It's outrageous. It's perfect

tennis! Game, set and match to Roger Federer.

I know it is a big win. It could help me for what is to come in this

tournament or at least the next match it will give me confidence.

Roger Federer sealing a record 13th semi-final here at the championships

over the world number one, Djokovic notify. Ending his unbeaten run on

hard courts in three years. So, Federer is through but the

second of the group is to be decided.

Federer takes on Nishikori, so, Tim, Nishikori has to beat Federer to

keep his hopes alive? Easier said than done. But Federer is in such

good form. The match where he beat Djokovic was incredible. I thought

Djokovic would keep it but Federer got through to the semi-finals. He

is playing with confidence. He will go out there and play the way that

he has been and maintain the momentum to roll through and keep

the three wins from his group. A 13th semi-final. It is record

after record? Are we doing numbers on Roger? You could go on forever.

Record after record. Of all of them really, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008,

unbelievable. Then joined by Nadal, and then joined by Novak Djokovic,

and Andy Murray has had a crack at it. Here he is still. He is the

greatest artist I have seen playing tennis. The artistry, the way that

he plays fluid tennis. I cannot get enough. The enthusiasm, the way he

maintains his hunger for the game. I cannot get enough of him. What is

Nishikori to face today? Many shots, that you will not see from anybody

else. Winner of ten career ATP world tour

titles, from Japan, Kei Nishikori! APPLAUSE.

Ladies and gentlemen, the sixth-time Barclays ATP World Tour finals

champion and winner of 88 titles, including 17 Grand Slam grands and

24 Masters trophies, from Switzerland, Roger Federer!

APPLAUSE. It's a different look for Roger this

year, isn't it? The stubble? Not the clean-shaven look we have seen in

years? I think we will leave it to you to comment. I think it is safe

to say you think he looks good whatever he wears! Fair to say. And

so many Roger Federer fans here. From all around the world. But it is

the way he plays and the manner in which he plays. If you love tennis

and you don't like the way that Roger plays, well, you have an

issue. He plays the game like nobody else. His record is like nobody

else. His enthusiasm is still there. I would love to know what Nishikori

is thinking now. Maybe stern defence and let Roger Federer make errors? I

don't know how he can make an impact on the match.

He has big shots. He can dominate the match? Certainly from the back

of the court. That is where his main attributes are. His speed and the

way he is able to take attributes are. His speed and the

from both wings. The question mark is the serving. He struggled on

serve. He will have to serve a is the serving. He struggled on

percentage of first serves. If Federer gets too many second serves,

he can get on top of the rallies. For me Federer has too much game.

His serve is fantastic. Hitting the For me Federer has too much game.

to dominate in the straight sets.

Welcome gentlemen, good afternoon. We have 25 seconds between points

and challenges, please, if you have any questions? No questions. OK,

heads or tails? Heads? OK. Let's test. It's heads.

So you receive? Both sides, please. And the other side, Roger, please.

Well, that didn't go well from start to finish! It was like a magic coin.

Heads I win, tails you lose. So, we are here watching Federer

against Nishikori and that, Federer through, Nishikori with chance to go

through but he has to beat Federer and hope that Berdych beats Novak

Djokovic tonight. Yesterday evening, the world number

four, Stanislas Wawrinka was in action. He got off to a poor start.

5-2 down to David Ferrer. But he got better throughout the match. Winning

7-5, 6-2. better throughout the match. Winning

And had sets up better throughout the match. Winning

with Murray. That is tomorrow evening. Stanislas Wawrinka against

Andy Murray. We will have that for you live at

2.00pm on BBC Two. That will not be easy. Andy Murray

against Stanislas Wawrinka? Both of them have had highs and lows this

week? Very much so. Where they have come unstuck in their matches it was

more mentally. Andy Murray was distracted against Rafael Nadal. He

got off to a great start. Broke serve, he was up, then Rafael Nadal

broke back and Murray did not seem to be having the clarity of thought.

He gave Rafael Nadal the opportunity. He is hitting more

aggressively from the baseline. So Murray wanting to put that straight

and likewise with Stanislas Wawrinka against Nadal.

The second serve the intensity level dropped off but then responded well.

They have both won one match, the winner takes all, the one to come

through gets through to the semi-final.

And Roger Federer, he is in action today. Earlier in the week he

collected two awards here on the court.

He won the Fans' kv favourite Award. Winning it for a record 13th time.

You see how popular he is here. He also won the Steph an eggberg

Sportsmanship Award for the 11th time. So two more awards for

Federer, and surely more to come with 2016 looming. He is still

motivated to continue live on the road.

Some players are worn down from the travellingling, the getting

organised, the packing, the practice in the early morning, the gym

sessions, another massage, another club, another hotel but for me it is

OK. I really enjoy the travelling, the cultures, the cities, friends

and people that I meet on the road after all of these years. There is

so much to like about it. At the end of the day I love to play tennis. I

love playing to a sold-out stadium. And to have so many fans that push

me on and wish me luck and want me to do well. It is a treat to feel

that. It was not always that way at the beginning of my career. I

remember that. So for me it is not so detective to stay motivated, I

have to tell you. He still loves the game so much.

Yesterday we saw Leighton Hewitt, retiring at the age of 34. Roger

Federer is still going strong. He has not had the back injuries that

Hewitt has had. No. Some of that is due to the fact

that the training regime has been so well put together like the rest of

his game. But maintaining the enthusiasm for the life on the road

is essential. If you are miserable travelling, this is not the sport

for you. Even last week he was in Finland. He was with a friend

helping him out in a big stadium. He had never been there, playing

exhibition tennis with a couple of friends. They were quite good. But

he loved being out there. He went Instabul, so maintaining that is the

battle. And the motivation to keep winning. He is at the top of his

game. But what does this group mean? We know that Roger Federer is

through on the graph. There he is on everyone of those lists. But over

the top of the line there is Nishikori in two sets or three sets.

Then down the column there is there that he needs in Berdych. If

Nishikori can win in two or three sets, two sets, then Berdych has to

win in two or three against Djokovic? It is an example of how to

control the controller boards. You have to just go out there and not

worry about the mathematics but to go out on form. Nishikori must serve

consistently, looking to dominate the baseline rallies. If he does

that, he has half a chance. But I think that we will see Federer

finishing the group with a 3-0 record.

It is a big ask. He could win this and not go

through. Yes. But if he doesn't win he definitely can't. So win! I think

you did a fantastic job of trying to distil the information there. Are

people on pause going, what does that mean?! I have to thank Sophie

Brown. She put it together it is the first time in years we have been

able to reasonably understand it! But it is very, very tough. We

wanted to ask a question. We have seen that Roger Federer has been the

fans' favourite for 13 years. We want to ask you and get in touch on

social media: Who is your all-time favourite aside from Roger? Who

excited you and made you want to play? Mine is Tim! ! I think I would

go back a while, it would be Bjorn Borg. He would get my vote.

Roger has won this 13 times, as long as he is playing they will add up.

I think so, and as long as he is getting the Stefan Edberg Award too.

That is it all set up. So, Roger Federer to serve.

On a rainy day outside in the Greenwich peninsula. Now looking

forward to first- class entertainment. Glad you are with us,

now to Roger Federer and Kei Nishikori at the O2 Arena.

One of the reasons why Roger Federer has never volleyed better.

Stefan Edberg there watching the shot.

I thought you were going to say, "One of the reasons why he has RF on

his shirt? ?" That is Robbie Federer, his dad. Everyone thinks it

is for Roger. Never the biggest server in the game

but probably the most accurate server we have ever seen. You have

played against him many, many time, Tim. A quick look at the game

durations over the course of the matches so far. It has been a

struggle for Nishikori to hold serve. He does his winning in a very

different way. A lot quicker. The longest game on serve is three

minutes. A very accurate server. He is using the kick-serve this week

on the abrasive surface very well. That looked pretty close, didn't it?

Mmm. I think even Federer was

Mmm. slight glance at that first serve.

He handled the single handled slice there pretty well. But the

He handled the single handled slice was found wanting. When Chang, what

he was working on tour, it was those movements, again and again. Always

had the ground strokes, rather like Nishikori.

Solid start percentage. If Federer has too many

looks at second serve, he could get on top on the rallies. But five out

of six first serves, it is a promising start.

So who made that noise? out? I don't think you can have a

play tonne. I think it was an ace. The line judge did say out but his

arm didn't come out. A smart move, Kei.

He could have argued the case there. Normally you are arguing the case on

a serve when the racket is on the ball and you may miss the ball and

the call influenced you. That's wide on the kick.

Great hitting from both players. An interesting reaction from Federer

there in the third game. The little come-on at 30-30. It shows he

doesn't want to be messing around today.

Wow! How did he get in! Can we have a word, sir? Yes, I mean you

mentioned that, Tim but he knows, he is very, very likely, given Berdych

versus Djokovic and their record later on, that he is very likely, no

matter what happens to win this group. To get motivated, day in, day

out, having to give that full energy, he will be aware of this. It

is not a disaster to him even if he loses this? No but he knows with the

momentum he is gaining, the way he is playing, he wants to finish the

group with a 3-0 record and move on to the semi-finals. He does not want

to be out here for 2. 5 hours battles on a 3-set match. From

Nishikori's point of view, I would not say that Federer was a mentor

for Nishikori but at the age of 17, 18, Federer practiced with Nishikori

a lot. They were together in Florida. When

Federer was hitting with this young Japanese player, I thought he must

be something pretty special otherwise Federer would not on the

court with him so often. Commenting a that the time Federer

said, obviously he has a huge natural speed, Nishikori, not sure

about the service motion but he said what he was worried about was the

travel and the lifestyle, how would he cope with it? Fine, as it turns

out. 25 years of age and into his second

tour finals. He is so mobile, Nishikori. He

really is quick. Happy to take the ball early.

Getting in off balance, so difficult from the back of the court.

It's definitely been a susceptible to a few double faults. He will be

aware that Federer will be looking to that to have an impact.

A lot of good-quality hitting from both players. But when you feel

Nishikori serving, he is never getting help with a cheap point on a

serve. When Federer was down, he was up with the serve.

Hence the length of the games from Nishikori.

Decent lice back from Roger Federer. He put a little bit of something

special on. Edberg knew a little bit about

single backhands as well. What a great appointment that was. Edberg,

never, ever going to take the limelight away. Just going to get

the job doesn't quietly. Who knows what they talk about but it is a

quiet appointment, isn't it? Pretty solid.

How was this first volley? A half chance here for Nishikori.

You really feel when Federer gives you a chance like this, you really

have to look to take advantage. Not the

More of a rallying shot than anything. Don't want to miss those

on break point. Probably playing the score and the

man rather than the ball there. That's just another rallying shot.

A change up on the third break point and it doesn't do anything for

Federer. Nishikori has broken back, a good effort from him. The world

number eight showing he's here for an afternoon's contest. Just 25

years of age, the youngest in the top Tenby some three years,

Nishikori. He was 26 next month. He's been as high as number four in

the world. That's how we stand: These are the world rankings. Novak

Djokovic will be number one if Roger Federer loses a match here. Andy

Murray is confirmed as the world number two. Stan Wawrinka at number

four, the French Open champion. Nadal on his way back but he went

down to number 10 temporarily in July. It didn't look right. Looked

like a computer glitch, but now he's playing well. Was are youets ski an

alternate one year? In Hanover. Does it feel different, this tournament,

because there's only eight, because there's Round Robins. It is very

different on a number of levels. The only way you can qualify for this

event is your performance in the previous 11 months. There is no

wildcards. You've got to earn those ranking points, so yes it is very

special. It has a great history and tradition. It's moved around the

world. We've talked about some of the different venues in different

cities, but I don't think there's many better than this. Staying in

London until 2018. That was announced a week ago.

Nishikori a semifinalist last year. He was the only player to take a set

off Djokovic over the course of a week. Lost to Djokovic 6-0 in the

first set and was getting a bit cross.

It is that phase of the match now for Federer, he's going to have to

dig in here. Nishikori is playing well, he's into the match. Federer

has had a break and lost it, so he'll be disappointed.

Not exactly the easiest player to play, Nishikori. He's unbelievably

mobile. Takes the ball early. Really timing the ball well. I think a

telling stat so far is second serve points one for Federer on second

serve, when they get into the baseline exchanges, he has only won

two of ten. And he's winning eight out of ten

when he gets the first delivery. When it gets into movement from the

back of the court, watch out for that. Nishikori's winning his first

share, and some. What a base to hit from. Nishikori

pulled way out wide. Need some hamstring and internal abductors for

this one. Earned it.

UMPIRE: Ball change, please. We've had a few one-sided matches here

haven't we? Stan Wawrinka against Rafael Nadal. Very much went away.

You would almost call it a tank in the second set. It happens like that

sometimes. Andy Murray yesterday struggling against his opponent.

Federer is going to be tested here is what I'm saying. This is a

horrible opponent, when you don't feel like your whole life depends on

a match. Federer's level just dropped a fraction from 3-1 up in

that service game to give Nishikori the opportunity of breaking back.

But in the last couple of games Nishikori's been mighty impressive.

Hammered by Djokovic one on one in the first match. Came back and beat

Berdych in a good three-setter, the first we had in the single. You've

got love the way that man competes. And by that reaction he believes he

can cause an upset in the semifinals. Up 4-3 first set. That's

a good opportunity. He has beaten Roger Federer twice before, in 2013

on clay, 2014 in Miami on the hard courts in the quarterfinals. It will

be interesting to see his mind-set now. You felt in the early stages

Nishikori had nothing to lose. He's playing against the greatest player

who has ever lived. All of a sudden up 4-3 in the break and you've got a

little something to lose. The umpire... That's not a

particularly easy call for the umpire there. The ball shoots off in

a totally different direction, that's not too difficult, but a

glancing blow... With Nishikori's speed of movement

and how well he's striking the ball, he's starting to dominate the

baseline rallies. Nishikori is looking at that

sideline like Nishikori is looking at that

stopped that rally and A tactic Federer might use a little

bit more to play the slice and change the pace.

Smart change of direction from Federer on the backhand down the

line getting the reward. You can see by that fist pump by Federer he

doesn't want to put in a tame performance.

And that's away and that's a break for all. A couple of mistakes from

Nishikori that he won't like. But the feature of that game is

Federer's willingness to push hard physically here. Could easily have

put in an 80%er and save himself. He's 34 years of age and he's so

competitive. Nishikori would like a couple of those points back no

doubt. 4-4. A decent match, this. Good second serve there from

Federer, into the body and followed it in. A couple of times doesn't

seem like he's picked up the ball too clearly.

From defence into attack. The Barbarians are here, the rugby

squad. That was a shock yesterday to lose

Jonah Lomu. It really was. A heavy week of news.

Ah! This is an eight out of ten play for Federer, isn't it. Handled well

here by Nishikori. Getting into a game of hand skills at the net,

would think Federer's the one that's going to come out on top.

Two games in a row from a break down to 5-4 up Federer in the first set.

Indeed, the only six-times champion of this season-ending event. The

winner Houston, Shanghai and London. Lost the final in Shanghai to

Nalbandian and to Djokovic last year in London. A phenomenal record. A

great year. Six titles, ten finals. The only person he has lost to in a

final this year is Djokovic, on four occasions. The go big ones, in the

summer, the Wimbledon final and the US Open final. It's been a while

since he has won a Grand Slam. He would love it if he could keep on

giving himself opportunities. Absolutely. He's been knocking on

that door, banging on that door of Grand Slam Finals. It is amazing to

see. I think an element of the game that's changed, the longevity, the

training techniques. At 34, still looking so fit, so eager and playing

such good tennis. There was a lot of talk even a couple of years ago

about when is he going to retire, and should he be retiring when he

had a slight dip in form. A change to a bigger headed racket, 98 square

inches instead of 90 now. I think that gave him more margin for error

when trying to time the ball early, and a little bit of extra power.

When you have used the racket for as long as he has and won as much as he

had, you've got to believe in it if you want to make that change. But he

has and I think it's been a very positive thing.

So now Nishikori serving to stay in the first set.

He looked down the other end at Federer shaping up with his

forehand, you could be forgiven for trying to force the ball into the

corners a little bit or through the court. Double faults tend to follow.

In the 4-4 game when you going after

In the 4-4 game when you you thought that's a good sign,

Federer trying to be aggressive, but when Nishikori is going after a

second serve, it's a risk. Tidy game for the world number eight

there. Not afraid to slip that ball out wide and keep Federer guessing.

It is important you don't become predictable on delivery. There's

It is important you don't become been a lot of quality play on the

baseline. It is not often you see Federer at 48% on first

baseline. It is not often you see Nishikori at 52%. They would both

like to improve in that area. There you go.. It is 104 miles an

hour second serve close to the line but it still looks relatively low

risk. I think if you take somebody like

Karlovic or Isner, it is I think if you take somebody like

a freak serve. How did you beat this bloke five times out of six? He was

only 11 when I played him. Having a quick look at the results

on the challenger circuit. Edmond, we were talking about him earlier.

Kyle Edmund is winning in Uruguay. He is playing in month individual

ao. Playing in Montevideo. It is He is playing in month individual

probably a win-win situation. It is a good effort to be down there and

winning a good effort to be down there and

opponents. It is a double-edged sword. If he keeps winning it is

good for his confidence but it is a long journey back. We need to make

sure he is fresh. The time difference I think is three hours.

As little as that? Yes, because it is east of Miami. It

As little as that? Yes, because it Florida, the time change, so it is

not that tough. He's talked about that. You've assumed that Kyle

Edmund is the favoured player In he's got form on clay. James Ward

has done a great job and he's winning Davis Cup matches. I hope to

speak to Leon Smith later on in this programme.

This is something to watch isn't it. Look at this. Just to hit one like

that. Foot fault on the first serve, which

I believe he missed anyway. What Federer going to do with this second

serve? Chip it back. He's very good at nullifying any serve and

commencing the rally and equalising thing. That was a fine backhand down

the line. It was, but it was a safe return. You felt he was waiting to

chip that cross-court and start the rally. But changed the direction the

last minute. That caught Nishikori slightly unawares.

UMPIRE: Mr Federer is challenging the ball on the right baseline.

She's had a busy time. Called this one out. Roger Federer would like to

have a quick look at that. And quite right, a good call. Cut back to her

smiling broadly. That was a big mistake.

UMPIRE: Mr Federer has three challenges remaining.

Skw Wow. That is handy. A gutsy shot to step in and flatten

this one out. A clean winner down the line.

APPLAUSE. A lovely point.

Did you think Roger would miss the last backhand down the line?

Nishikori did so well to hang in. It's pretty, isn't it? A good

reaction from Nishikori. Thumbs up. Nishikori had his chance as he had a

break of serve. He will be disappointed with the drop shot,

bringing Roger Federer into the net. This is a good match. But Roger

Federer sets the pace. So the first set goes to Roger

Federer. What does that mean? Here is the group table as it stands. We

have taken out the third column. Nishikori must come back to win

here. Then he needs Berdych to beat Djokovic in two or three sets, then

Nishikori can go through with Federer. Federer is already through.

The only way Berdych goes through is if Federer wins here and he beats

Djokovic in straight sets. As long as Federer wins in two or

three sets and Berdych defeats Djokovic in straight sets, then he

goes through. But looking on paper and the form we have seen so far,

Federer and Djokovic are the overwhelming favourites to go

through to the semi-finals. So back with the second set. We have

been asking you to get in touch with your all-time favourites.

Andrew has given us Hewitt, and Henman has gone for Borg.

Many of you going for the women, and a lot of you going for AndrAgassi.

Kim Halstead has said: Tim all the way. Alannah has said apart from

Federer it has to be Roger. Maybe we have to rethink that! Thank you very

much for getting in touch. Keep coming in with your all time

favourites. Roger is the fans' favourite for the

favourites. Roger is the fans' row. But we are asking you who is

your favourite player over the years.

Well, I fancied Sue Barker. Snow snow snow a lot of great tennis over

the years and I fancied her as well! So, there you go.

Lots of Federer fans it is a bit of a celebration every time he plays

the game. Nobody really play it is the same way. Then to have Nadal,

Djokovic and our own US Open and Olympic champion, Andy Murray as

well, and Stanislas Wawrinka but it is a glorious time is it not? Del

Potro, another slam winner and Marin Cilic. But Del Potro is not looking

good for the future as I understand. He has had problems with wrist

problems and needs further surgery. But he has certainly made his

contributions for the past year. I've just had a message from Bear

Grylls, and he is watching. He loves his tennis. Loves Federer. A big

leftie, Bear. Glad you are enjoying the tenny,

Bear. And have you worked on your serve yet? Have you played him? No.

Not serve yet? Have you played him? No.

Bear is often in the US Open, there to support as well.

You might as well try something different, if you see a second

serve. Come on, Henners, we are going to do

a bit of tennis gossip. Did you read the papers. It is in the Mail.

Grigor Dimitrov going out with Nicole Scherzinger? No! Is that what

you read? No! Yes, 13 years his senior.

That was a bit of a surprise. Who is coming up next after these?

The Barbarians are in town. The rugby boys. Who is the player to win

a Grand Slam championship or one of the big events after this

generation? Who is the one you are looking at? We have been waiting for

that, whether Dimitrov can break through. Choric.

Do you rate him? He is good. He stands out.

Berev? He is a good player. I mean, Kyle Edmund. He is doing

well. I'm not suddenly saying he is going to win a Grand Slam. But I

want to see him progressing. He is someone I have seen play for the

last four or five years. He is moving in the right direction.

In the top 100. Trying to secure his place in the Australian Open, Kyle

Edmund. It is interesting to see how the age of the players is obviously,

it is taking longer for the players to come through. Nishikori, the

youngest player in this event at 25. By three years! You would think

before, there were players qualifying at 19, 20, 21.

And there we go. No breaks in the second set.

Federer just paused a fraction before hitting that forehand. He

waited for Nishikori to commit. Alarm bells ringing here.

He felt Nishikori did a lot of good things in the first set. Playing

great baseline tennis. He still couldn't find the reward. Now down a

set and a break. So, a seriously big mountain to

climb. There you go. Beginning to have fun

now. There you go. Beginning to have fun

Roger Federer, seemingly eccelerating away here. He was part

of the Swiss Davis Cup team that won here last year.

This year it is GB versus Belgium. I say this as the first round draw,

the 16 teams are into the draw. The draw has been done for the world

group next year. It is March the 6th to the 7th. Great Britain is playing

Japan, a home tie. And there was that documentary on the wilderness

years of the Davis Cup, when things were not see easy and Andy Murray

was not playing, there are a lot of away ties coming up over the next

two, three, four years after this. I wonder if Andy Murray will be able

to dig deep and play year on year? I don't hear about that. But

certainly, let's don't hear about that. But

this year and hopefully we can win the Davis Cup. It will be an

unbelievable achievement. I think then, if

unbelievable achievement. has done his bit, it is time for the

others to step up to the plate. He would get my support. The physical

demands on him are enormous, playing three five-set matches back toe

back. Nishikori played for Japan this

year. They kept a place in the world group having

year. They kept a place in the world round. They won in a play-off. He

was undefeated in singles. They beat Columbia, having thrust

the Canadians. 1-4 here, the second set.

After his victory over Djokovic, the other day, Federer says that

Djokovic remains the favourite for the tournament. Do you see it that

way? Yes, I do. I think he is. He doesn't want to finish his year

without a fight. A good effort from Nishikori to hold serve to keep

Federer on it. They didn't necessarily see this in

the script. He took the ball on again and there

is the break. He is right back on in this second set. Deservedly so with

returns like that. It shouldn't surprise us, either. He

is a man who has been in a Grand Slam final before, the US Open last

year. He lost to Marin Cilic. It looked like the occasion got to him

a little bit. After beating Stanislas Wawrinka and Novak

Djokovic, a tremendous run to get to that final. Look at where he is

standing, four, five feet inside the service line. Still very much

engaged in this. He knows what he has to do but doing it is the tough

thing, of course. But a good start. The first Asian man to reach a Grand

Slam final, Japan. Japan have had players on the fringes of the top

100 but they were challenger players.

This guy has come along and commercially, he is a massive deal.

As you can see! Certainly not many empty seats.

Just a few right up at the top but yes, probably 17,000. A couple of

the afternoon sessions not full but the evenings are packed out.

Later on, Novak Djokovic against Tomas Berdych in a live match.

So, a great effort from Nishikori to get the break back. But now he needs

to play a strong service game. APPLAUSE. A wonderful run of form

from Kei Nishikori. A second ace and parity in the second set. A couple

of things have been disappointing for him this year, mainly the

injuries. And there was the two sets he had up against Benoit at the US

Open, lost in five sets. Will to miss three of the Masters events

with injury, but fighting fit now. side. Didn't let the ball climb too

high, took it early. Good technique. As well as physical strength. Oh!

Whoops. As well as physical strength. Oh!

shot. This was a clanger wasn't it. That's not going on the Federer

highlight reel. Break point. Well done Nishikori. A couple of

miss from Federer, yes, but he has the break and he'll Serb to take us

to a decider. Well the break and he'll Serb to take us

to a decider. - he'll serve to take us to the decider. How has he done

it? He has hung on in there and continued being aggressive. There

were a couple of moments where Federer missed a few serves but he

has maintained his intensity and belief. He obviously doesn't want to

start his Christmas holidays just yet. They have played before. This

is when. A number of times in fact. It is 3-2, so he's beaten Federer

before. Haven't played this year. At the World Tour Finals last year it

was straightforward to Federer. On the grass of Halle Federer was

pretty much unvincible there. But Nishikori has won on the hard court

of Miami and Madrid. You think Nishikori is going home and all of a

sudden you can look at different scenarios and see that Nishikori can

still win the group. I'm sure Sue will update us in a moment but

Nishikori could win the group if he wins this point? If he beats Berdych

in one or two sets, he wins the group. This is the 23rd occasion he

has played fed. Serving for the set. Had to break a serve in the first

set. Let's see if he can do a better job this time.

That's clearly not the start you want. Didn't find the first serve,

then makes the unforced error from the back of the court. Immediately

puts yourself on the defensive there, losing that first point.

Held it nicely. Waited for Federer to recover. Guided it down the line

and two set points. Top of the net, and we are going the

distance here. A deciding set on the way. Well done Nishikori. Five games

in a row. 6-4 to him in the second set and he deserved it.

STUDIO: The crowd want to see this match go on. It is so entertaining

between the two shot makers on the court. Now it is one set all, what

does it mean as far as this Group Stan Smith is concerned. The only

way Berdych can qualify is if Federer wins in three here, so he'll

be cheering for Roger in this match. But then he has to beat Djokovic in

straight sets. I was looking at the head to head on the hard courts.

They've met 17 times and Djokovic has won them all. That would be the

upset of the week if Berdych can put out Djokovic tonight. That's how the

group stands at the moment. Moment. out Djokovic tonight. That's how the

group stands at the moment. What happened here? It was spinning back

over the meant. A total mishit from Roger. You don't see that often. Tim

and Andrew, was it a howler? It was horn doubts. That was a bad one. He

had to make some ground but that's a mishit wasn't it? It was. He needed

to get up to it quicker. Trying to play the ball a long way in front of

him and Nishikori had guessed the right way. Federer may have slightly

taken his eye off it, but you won't see him miss too many of those. And

now it's game on. Federer needs to get back to the business of hitting

his spots on his serve, looking to boss the points from the baseline.

Nishikori's got to keep going for it. And Federer has to play to win,

no doubt 2 or 3% off in terms of his intensity at times there, including

that, because he wouldn't have missed that at Wimbledon or a slam

would he? Nishikori in the lead. Wouldn't have

said that 20 minutes ago. I know you love this, the total

point one. We've got a computer with numbers on. You love the total

points won. 62 all. Because it illustrates that there are important

points and slightly less important points, and recognising when they

are and when is the moment for maximum effort is a part of being a

professional. You would be amazed how many games are won when you win

the first point of the game. It is a crucial part and too many coaches

don't recognise that. UMPIRE: Game Federer.

APPLAUSE. For the most part accurate serving from Roger Federer, he has

to up that part of his game, because serving from Roger Federer, he has

Nishikori is taking the ball on on the return. He is on top of it. We

saw the backhand down the line off the kick-serve. Where is he going on

these returns. When he is able to, he's winning the points. That's

right. Looking at the statistics, the second set, the early part Roger

Federer's first serve percentage was in the high 60s, almost 70ers.

Towards the tend it dropped off, down to 56%. But you look at second

serve points won, Federer only 33% for the match. That illustrates how

well Nishikori has been able to dominate those rallies.

A quarter to one in the morning in Japan. These pictures beaming out

from London across the world. He's a Japan. These pictures beaming out

big star. A lot of people will be staying up to watch him.

big star. A lot of people will be morning for them. Watching their man

fight back against Roger Federer. We are into a third set here, 1-1.

APPLAUSE. That works. First point of a game, just slap in a clean winner.

Win one of the next two points and he's well ahead in the game.

Win this one and he's 0-30. Spraying the ball, he's lost control of it

the last few minute, Federer. Concentration's not there. But

Nishikori's level has gone up significantly.

Robbie Federer not impressed, his son there shaking his head. The

first serve percentage is back to 52% for the match.

Federer has only won ten second serve points in his serve in the

whole match. You might occasionally see that on a clay court but not an

indoor hard court. UMPIRE: Advantage Federer. Nishikori

working so hard in these points. Having had love horse, he'll be

bitterly disappointed if he loses this game. -- having had 0-40 he'll

be bitterly disappointed if he loses this game.

He was talking about experience. He's so experienced in the game,

there's nothing he hasn't done or achieved. We talked about it

endlessly. He said to me last week that it is useful but it can be a

hindrance. He said over the years I have learnt what I am supposed to

do. I know what the percentages are and the possible outcomes, and

sometimes I want to play. Even if it means hitting the back fence on the

rise, he wants to keep that youthful exuberance. Just to interest his own

mind. That's what he has done so well throughout his career. He's

been playing the main tour since he was 17 or 18. That's half his life.

He's been able to maintain that enthusiasm, that passion for the

game. The passion for tournaments, for travel, for training. Let's hope

it lasts, because he is still playing great tennis. He's number

three in the world. He's been knocking on the door of Grand Slam

title. When his coach, Stefan Edberg, also a legend, when he

retired he a year, he announced it, and everywhere he went there were

champagne and flowers and ceremonies. I said to Ronner when

you announce your retirement, are you going to do the grand tour, and

he said no, that would be buying. It would be good if you have one last

year and collect all the presents and gifts and then say actually I

had a really nice time, I will do that again. Do you think if he said

I'm going to have one more year they'll give you more gifts?

Probably not for you. No, I don't think they would extend the

invitation beyond a year. Six points in a row for Federer.

Nishikori needs to stop the rot. We talked about the importance of the

first point in the game. Really impressive from Nishikori,

changing the direction well. Federer looking to turn defence into attack,

but Nishikori able to keep him back. APPLAUSE. Are we picking up swear

words again? He's got APPLAUSE. Are we picking up swear

to choose from. Must have been We could

as being not that important for Federer, but you can see by his body

as being not that important for language he doesn't want to let this

go. He wants to maintain his form and get three wins from this group.

Oh, he did not... He's going to take it as a little piece of brilliance.

I'm fairly sure he'll never make this shot again in his career.

Tsonga does this on occasion, just takes the hand off. He controlled

that brilliantly. When they go by, you go, are you serious? It should

be deuce. And it's away. You could say that backhand was a

one in a million shot, but I think it was even luckier than that.

one in a million shot, but I think Federer will be saying,

And that's how it can change. 0-40 on his own serve in the previous

game. He comes back and wins five points. And that's the match player

right there, break point. Climbed all over it. Risks it.

That's a feature of Federer's game that has changed over the last two

or three years, that willingness to go after the half-volley on the

backhand and resist on that side. He'll come over that ball and try to

maintain his place in the court against these baseliners. Stood his

ground well there. That was a tough point.

Don't you bring that gentle kicker here! It was not even gentle, it was

kicking like a mule. The reality is no first serves from

Federer in this game. He really needs to find his target.

Pretty phenomenal to watch, isn't it? Even Nishikori would

Pretty phenomenal to watch, isn't admit that some of the shots that

Federer plays, nobody else has, really. Half volleys on the

baseline. This shot from Nishikori has so much

slice tonne. I mean that has to be struck

perfectly from Roger Federer here. He has tan a big swing, he is

committed, not this one but the one after. He moves on, he sees that

Nishikori is going back and then this, Tim.

When he is playing with so much racket head speed, with a ball

coming through so quickly and so low... The timing must be spot on.

I find myself pausing the TV a lot it is a great way to watch

sometimes. I just can't believe the way that Federer plays. There have

been matches in the past, where you see shots that no-one else plays. So

it is fun. I first saw him when he was 13-year-old. Peter Lundgren was

coaching him. I knew he was good. Lundgren was into him.

When did you first... Oh, here we go.

Set two... Nishikori obviously able to get a little further up the

court. Almost a third of his shots from

inside the baseline. Set three, a third of his shots from

six feet behind the baseline. Federer is able to get the upper

hand in the baseline exchanges. Federer had 4-1 in the second set

and lost it. Nishikori to serve.

The first one of those. As 50 soon as the ball went up from

Nishikori with the ball toss, his eyes followed it, he would have

looked up and seen Roger is virtually playing a volley that.

Some people have said it is a little disrespectful, the old sabre.

Do you see that as disrespectful? Not at all.

No, I don't, either. You have to hit your second serve a

bit harder! You see rallies like that and you

think if it was boxing, you are looking for the referee to step in

but Nishikori keeps coming back for more. He's such a good competitor.

Challenge. Roger Federer has not lost a point where he has the first

serve in this second set. He is down only a quarter of them behind his

second serve. There is another one that has gone away.

APPLAUSE. APPLAUSE.

He is lightening around the court, isn't he? Very quick. Federer was

fored to come in and play a solid volley but that is where his

instinct at the net is not the best. He is covering the middle. He can't

get beaten down the line there with a low ball.

It's not the follow-through I was taught.

What a game this is. This is where Federer lost his serve in the second

set. This is where Federer wants to be hitting first serves in the

court. Once they get into the sec rallies,

Federer only at 31% for the whole match.

Relentless work from the Japanese number one, the world number eight.

He refuses to go away. This is a good match. A second set that

Federer has had a chance to win it. Credit to Nishikori. A couple of

mistakes coming from Federer but not a great deal. He was absolutely

engaged in the contest there and Nishikori won it.

And in this third set, Federer is finding the mark with half-his first

serves, when it goes in, he wins 93% of the points. When he misses the

first serve, he is winning a fifth, three out of 15.

It's interesting the implications of this, Federer is still likely to

come out as the champion in this group. The winner of this group

plays the runner up of the other group. The runner-up of the other

group will likely be the winner of Andy Murray versus Stanislas

Wawrinka. Give us a thought on that. Who would you favour? Good

question... I'll go Murray at home, indoors. They have both had a good

performance and a bad performance As winner takes all, it is very clear

cut. They have to go out there and try to stamp their authority on the

match. It is still likely to be perhaps a

Federer/Murray semi-final. Who knows? It could be Federer versus

Wawrinka? We saw a great one last year.

A bit of needle in that one as well. Yeah, loads of needle. It added to

the occasion. And then they won the Davis Cup a few days later,

together. Worth the challenge.

Way out. A waste of a challenge on that.

174 points played. You love that, don't you.

87 all. Well, this was tipping over the net.

He just laid his racket tonne. Plenty of back spin on it as well.

Here we go. That's the dip. Oh, he's had two hands on it. French cricket.

He would be a killer at that. Very good.

That's known as the shovel. Slightly behind him, wasn't it?

The other by-product of a Nishikori win here would be Murray

guaranteeing number two spot. Yes.

End of year world number two for the first time for Andy Murray. What a

year. Back from 4-1, again. Second set in

a row. The first couple of points here are

absolutely crucial in this game. Such a contrast when the first serve

goes in. Federer is able to get on the offensive with his second shot

in the rally. For the whole match, Federer, 85%

when the first serve goes in. Just 30 on the second serve.

And there is another. That tiedis the game up 5-4.

-- Tidies. He did say that he thought that the finest serving

performance of his life was at semi-final of Wimbledon this year

against Andy Murray. It sort of quietly happened. There was

absolutely no way back in for Murray that day.

I would say it was probably the best match I have ever seen Federer play

in terms of the quality, the consistency of the tennis in a huge

match. He served 85% first serves. What are you going to do? Well, Andy

Murray may yet have What are you going to do? Well, Andy

Federer here. The semi-final is here on Saturday, the final is at 6.00pm

on Sunday evening. We will have it for you here. Lots of tennis to be

played between now and then. Tomorrow afternoon, Nadal in action

against Ferrer with Murray v Wawrinka Friday evening. Later on

this evening, if you have tickets, you will see Novak Djokovic in

action against Tomas Berdych. The season ending championship on

the ATP Tour. This is it for most of the players.

After a long year, two weeks, three weeks off, rest, holiday and then

back into training. Is there a training block then?

Certainly, I think as the older you get the less time that you can

Certainly, I think as the older you You don't want the body to seize up.

-- totally take off. A gorgeous variation! And the

amazing thing is Federer looks like he's barely breathing. And that was

a brutal point for Nishikori. 66 metres, back and forward.

a brutal point for Nishikori. direction. Changing slices, wielding

a racket. And then at the end of it, direction. Changing slices, wielding

the umpire is telling you to up.

25 seconds between points! He tried to change direction, the

Japanese player. He was unable to do it. 15-30. Danger.

Oh, it's long. Miss-hit off the bottom of the racket. And having

played such a good game to get a game up, suddenly it is a match

point. That's it!

break of serve. Undefeated in the group. He goes Touloning at champ. A

great effort from Nishikori. A good match. It could have been very

different, this one. A great contribution to the

tournament once again. Kei Nishikori but it is Roger

Federer with the victory. A great effort from Federer but

Nishikori certainly played his part. He would not go away. And his

chances in the first set, he was up a break. He kept fighting all the

way. It's been a great year for him. He will enjoy his holidays now.

Well, billed by some as a Roger Federer show, of course, every time

he plays, and it is a great joy to see. But it took two to Tango in

this one. Federer had to work hard for it. It looked a straight sets

victory but in the end pushed hard all of the way. A disappointing end

for Nishikori with the double fault. But Federer, once again through the

semi-finals here at the World Tour Finals. An event he has won on six

occasions. Houston in 2004, Shanghai in 2007 and of course twice here in

London. Some of the numbers on that. The first serve percentage, lower

from Federer than he would like. He won a lot of points with that first

delivery. The second serve points, it dipped down. A mini contest we

enjoyed watching. Nishikori strong from the back of the court.

Break-point conversion perfect from Federer, six out of six. There is

not much between the two players. Two hours and ten mince of contest.

Roger is talking to Annabelle Croft. Well done, Roger. So many twists and

turns, what is your take on the victory? It was difficult. It was a

good match. Maybe more breaks than we are used to but Kei is within of

the best returners of the game. He is aggressive. He took advantage of

the fact with the sec serves he punished them. It was a tough match.

Physical, very close at the end. It was a thrilling match. I enjoyed it.

Clearly happy that I got through but Kei put in a great fight.

Congratulations to him on a good year and a good match.

As you say, many breaks of serve, up a set and a break. Did you have to

make tactical changes to get back on track in the final set? Maybe a

little bit. Honestly, I was trying to hang on, defending break points,

then to have the same thing happen as did in the second set. But Kei

was doing a good job of staying aggressive, going for his shots,

when somebody does that well it is hard. I was concentrating, hoping he

would slip a little. The double fault in the end, a fault here and

there, and a good finish. It was close at the end. I was happy.

You got through it. Have you a preference who you would like to

face in the semi-finals? I don't know. It will be rough either way.

Rafael Nadal, Stan, I don't know. It is definitely been a great World

Tour Final so far. I enjoyed it. Regardless of who it is against, I

am excited to be there. And of course everyone excited to

watch you. And the beard is coming along nicely as well.

We'll see the next time around. Well done, into the semi-finals,

Roger Federer! Thank you, guys. A favourite here at the O2 Arena.

The crowd loving that. Loving a competitive match. We have had a lot

of one-sided matches but that was a super match. Wonderful tennis. Here

are the two groups. We highlighted those through.

Federer is through, Nishikori is out.

Rafael Nadal is through. Nastase is in action tomorrow. But

Federer is through. Look at the bottom. The only chance Berdych has

of going second in the group is beating Djokovic in straight sets.

That is 22 in the head to head, he has never beaten Djokovic on hard

court. Djokovic just needs to win a set to ensure he is second place in

the group. That match is to be played tonight. You can listen to

that on Radio 5 Live sports extra. Also the doubles match on. Jamie

Murray and John Pee reshgs s taking on the mighty Bryan brothers.

And we are back tomorrow at 2.00pm. Rafael Nadal against David Ferrer.

That is 2.00pm here on BBC Two. So, Tim, a wonderful match to watch.

So many ebbs and flows. But great tennis. Two great shot makers? Very

much so. Kei Nishikori put everything out there. So aggressive

from the back of the court. You are used to seeing Federer dominating on

the first and second set serve. The first percentage shot dropped a

little bit. On the baseline serves, Nishikori did so well winning seven

out of ten points. It is not an easy court to serve through. Federer will

have to pick that element up of his game in the finals.

And Nishikori, so different, what a battler.

He proved his talent today? Allowed to be different. Two people on the

court. You have to respond to what the other is doing. Maybe Djokovic

played better than Nishikori. The match-up does not suit Nishikori.

Everything he does well, Djokovic wants to do better. But a great

response from him. I like seeing the enthusiasm from Federer. We should

make the most of it while he is around. To have a big day off it is

an advantage for him. Time to recover and get his body ready. But

he likes the contest. Considering how he started, dropping a serve

against Berdych. He was nervous. That is the thing he gets nervous as

he cares. Undefeated and through to the semi-final.

Stefan was on his feet, telling him to do this. It showed. We saw a fist

pump from Roger when he broke in the third set. It means so much to him?

Absolutely. In the third game of the match. You can see by the reaction

how badly he wants it. To maintain the undefeated record in the group.

It was a tough connen contest. Out there for two hours and ten minutes.

The game before that on Federer's there for two hours and ten minutes.

serve he was down love 40. When Nishikori had the three break-point

chances. Federer dug himself out. We were looking at the points they

played about 185 points. Federer in the lead by one or two in the total

of of the match. Federer had six break point chances. That is a good

sign. Federer could finish as world number

two if Murray loses to Wawrinka and Federer is unbeaten? The main thing

now is to recover, to take it easy. He will play for 45 minutes to keep

it going. He really is going through the motions. He took his kids to the

Natural History Museum. They loved the dinosaurs but then cowl not

sleep. He is chilled out. This is what he does and he is loving doing

it. We love watching him play. It was.

In 2004 Rafa won it for the first up next.

In 2004 Rafa won it for the first time It was so special. Novak won it

in 2010. It inspires you to play your best. And last year Roger won

it. Definitely one of the best moment of my life as a tennis

player. And so was Stan. For me it is a dream. Something so special.

This year can Andy and company follow suit? The Davis Cup, across

the BBC, from next Friday. That's next week. Very exciting, but

tonight at 8.30pm, the Wilderness Years, about the Davis Cup. Talking

to John Lloyd. The captain is Leon Smith. He was here today and he

popped up for a chat about the Davis Cup final tomorrow. Leon, so

exciting. You feel the buzz even here. Everyone is talking about

Davis Cup final. It is a huge moment for British tennis. Is the pressure

kicking in for you? There is no escape from it. Every second

conversation is built around it, but rightly so. It is a great occasion

for everyone to be part of. It is a big moment for the players. You can

see the commitment that Andy for one has put in. Training on clay, coming

on to a hard court. What he's put into the team this year. It has

built towards the final now. It is something we have to fight very,

very hard for, because we don't know when it's going to come along again.

It is a big moment for everybody. You were court-side yesterday and he

said last week, don't expect too much from me here. Do you think that

was a key from what happened yesterday? It could have been,

because I know how much this Davis cup means to him. It is a lot. If

you think back to the ties this year, when we played against France

in particular, and then Australia. What he put his body and mind

through for the team was immense. For those who don't see behind the

scenes, he was really feeling it. He isn't going to go through that to

not give everything for this final. I can see why. We are going to see

an incredible display of fight in the final. You've been on the court

with him. Just seeing what he brings out. You know him better than

anything, how he can play his best in those matches. . It is

incredible. Even though we know him so well, we spend so much time, he

keeps surprising us. There's always new chanters come through. The

moments we have to play three matches, the standard of the

opposition as we've moved into the world group has got tougher. So to

be able to produce that type of tennis under stress, fatigue, pain

is quite incredible. But he keeps doing it. I really hope for him as

much as anyone else that we can get the win. He deserves it. I know he

is going to give everything for the cause. Every time he pulls on that

Great Britain shirt, he really does give everything. You are the

captain, the buck stops with you. He must be great to have on your side,

for advice and getting his approval on things I guess? I know he really

is a true leader. What's nice about him is support her his team members

is incredible. We saw it abundantly in March, black the Glasgow. At one

point I felt like saying, calm it, sit down and save your energy, but

there he was going mental when Jamie was winning points, and against John

Isner. Yes he is our superstar. For most of the time he gets the big

wins for us, but he's really in it for the team. It is not about Andy

Murray, but for the team. That makes me respect him even more. You must

have been delighted that David Goffin only got one game off him in

Paris. The big question, who is going to play the number two

singles. You don't have alarea now, the appeal has been postponed until

next year. You've picked Kyle Ward. You've come back from South America,

you must be happy with what happened, winning a challenger in

Argentina? He did very well. Playing on a clay court and against

opponents both in the Top 40. He played great. This sounds like a

boring broken old record, but their personal goals are as important as

well. The team will take care of itself, because people will get form

based on what they've been doing week in and week out. If he can do

well this week and do well in Montevideo, it can mean the

Australian Open. That's also important. He is 99 in the world

this week. Got to cement that this week by one or two wins and then it

is the Australian Open. From a personal point of view that's

important. We wanted to get a reaction from all the players,

whether it is Kyle Edmund, James Ward and Dan Evans. In the space of

five weeks, they've all won a challenger. James Ward in India, Dan

Evans in the United States and Kyle in Buenos Aires. It is one of the

most difficult things you do in any leadership role is having to deliver

bad news and dises is. Whatever happens it will be for the

betterment of the team. It is important that we look at it on

surface, match-ups, form. We'll try to tell the players as early as

possible. It is very important that whoever issing picked has time to

get their head around this they are going to play a Davis Cup final. And

it allows us to prepare specifically. Those days before the

tie starts, the match is only ready from the Monday. We can't use it

before then. So it is important that you use the sessions not to just hit

balls and get ready but to prepare for the matches. It could be the

final rubber. An early selection could would be ideal. And for the

player or players that don't get to play it is important they get their

head round that and try as best as possible to support the team and be

ready to be called upon if that should happen. You explained if Kyle

can get a ranking up, he'll get into the Australian Open. But what about

getting back too late? It is a long flight, he may not get back until

Monday and you might need him to play on Friday He is hellbent on

going there, and he has his career to think about. To be honest I'm

happy fer the players come in a bit fatigued winning matches. I'm OK

with that. Rather than three or four weeks of practise. You know what it

is like. Winning breeds confidence. It is, and you are there in the

moment. If it is 4-4, 30-30 in the second serve, it is not the same as

being there in the match. You have to execute with commitment. I would

rather the guys were playing. And all of them have been, whether it's

Dan Evans, Kyle, Andy, Jamie. It is important. Kyle coming in for a

debut in a Davis Cup final. I know Rafa's done it. It is a big ask. Has

he had enough big matches on a big stage? Well, we won't know. That's

one of the factors that if it is him that's picked, he's the one with

less experience. If it is James Ward that's picked, he's got bags of

experience. But there's so much going into this it is going to take

a few more days to come to a decision based on who I think can

win the particular match on this occasion. I think, we talk about

Kyle, if it were him, he's been around it enough in terms of. He's

been involved in nearly every squad for the last two or three years.

He's played in slams. He qualified in the French Open this year. He's

played in the first round of the French Open with the whole crowd

against him. It is not like he lacks experience. Obviously this is

magnified significantly. All of those things go into the mixer and

the decision has to be made. Whoever you pick, in some ways it is easy

for you. I hope they all stay healthy. Healthy. Thank you. All the

best for next week. Thank you very much. That gets under way at Friday

on 12.15 on BBC Two. Talking there about Kyle and James and that

difficult decision. James has the big match experience and Kyle

doesn't. The player that he want them to beat is Steve Darcis. Who do

you this I has the best chance? Probably on a clay court and with

recent form it is Edmond. The most important factor from that

interview, after the Australian tie, the number two player, whether it

was Ward, Edmond or Evans, they were hopelessly out of form. They didn't

have any wins, had no momentum. It is amazing how that has turned

around. It is a nice problem for Leon to have, because whether it is

Edmond or Ward, they are in form. They'll be confident and they have

to go in with nothing to lose. Would you go with experience or with the

man that's in form on the clay? I happen to agree, with respect, with

James Ward. Sounds like Leon was preparing his justification for that

decision. If James is watching thissing this, maybe he knows

already. Davis Cup, that's next week on the BBC. We'll be back tomorrow

with Rafael Nadal against David Ferrer. Today Roger Federer was just

too good again. Bye-bye. Looking forward to some first class

entertainment. Nishikori really is quick. Good reaction from Nishikori.

Roger Federer a set to the good. Wonderful from Kei Nishikori. And

there's the break. He's right back in the second set. A little piece of

brilliance. Roger Federer with the break of serve. Undefeated in the

group. '..Viking, North Utsire,

South Utsire, East Forties, 'southeasterly four or five,

increasing six or seven,