2014 ATP Finals Profile: Roger Federer
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ROGER FEDERER
Age: 33
Current ATP Rank: 2
2014 Highlights: 5 titles – Basel, Shanghai, Cincinnati, Halle, Dubai; Finalist at Wimbledon, Indian Wells, Monte Carlo and Canada
ATP Finals History: 13th appearance, 6-time champion, 2-time finalist (8 finals in 12 tries)
Notable Stat: Has qualified and played 13 straight years, making it out of the round-robin stage 11 of 12 times
Finals Outlook: Arguably the most decorated player who has ever played the ATP Finals, Federer has won the title a record six times, virtually always making it out of the pesky round robin stage (11 of 12). Indoors, quick courts, big event and he’s playing well – Roger’s won 14 of his last 15 – all suggest another deep run for the Swiss. This year, though, Federer won’t have any easy matches in Group B. Raonic just beat him. Nishikori is an in-form rising star and then there’s the resurgent Murray. That said, Raonic and Nishikori are making their debuts so I have to favor Federer’s experience, and I’d be surprised if he lost either. Murray’s been the hotter player of late, so a loss to the Scot wouldn’t come as a shock. In the bigger picture, I don’t see Roger beating Novak here. So if he can somehow avoid running into the Serb on the weekend (esp on Saturday) then I think a seventh title will follow. Otherwise, he’ll be the betting favorite to win every time he steps on the court. And don’t forget, he’s got an even bigger Davis Cup tie the week after.
Swing Match: v Murray
Projected Finish: Second in Group B (2-1)
Next player evaluation: Novak Djokovic
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