In one of the most disappointing finishes to any tennis season in recent history, today’s highly anticipated clash between the best two players in the world, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, at the ATP Finals in London never took place as six-time champion Federer withdrew ahead of the match with a back injury.

“Unfortunately, I’m not match fit to play the match tonight,” Federer told the crowd. “Clearly I wish it …

Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan have collected their fourth season finale title in their sixth championship match at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.

The top-seeded American twins won their 103th team title with a 67(5), 62, 107 victory over seventh seeds Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo on Sunday afternoon at The O2 in London.

The Bryans have now clinched 10 or more tour-level titles in a single season on four occasions …

Earlier in the week, Roger Federer’s father, Robert, had some fun on the practice court with his star son. In the video below, Federer hilariously takes one in the back from his dad.

Unfortunately, Federer had to withdraw from his ATP Finals title match today against Novak Djokovic. Federer said he hurt his back late in his win over Stan Wawrinka yesterday …

Roger Federer made an unfortunate announcement on court today less than an hour before his scheduled championship match against Novak Djokovic in the London ATP Finals.

Due to a back injury, Federer told the crowd, he would be unable to compete in the match.

“I am sorry to announce that I cannot play the finals tonight vs. Novak,” Federer posted on facebook. “I hurt my back late in the match yesterday against …

I guess that was worth the wait. After six days of rather ho-hum, uninspiring tennis, today we finally had some serious drama on semifinal day at ATP Finals in London.

First up was Novak Djokovic against Kei Nishikori in rematch of their US Open semifinal won by the Japanese. This time, with air temperature decidedly cooler – heck, it’s indoors in November! – Djokovic jumped out early and led with a …

And after six days of uninspiring round robin play, we’ve cut the field of eight in half. No shock that the top two, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, are in the mix but a bit of a surprise to see Stan Wawrinka and Kei Nishikori still on the final weekend.

Warwinka stumbled and bumbled toward the event losing four of five matches leading up, while Nishikori had to beat and did …

Congrats to Novak Djokovic who today clinched the ATP’s year-end No. 1 ranking for a third time. The Serb secured the spot after blowing out Tomas Berdych 62, 62 to reach the semifinals at the Barclays.

“Being No. 1 in the world is probably one of the most difficult and biggest challenges that a tennis player can have, so it’s incredibly fulfilling and I’m very happy with this achievement,” Djokovic said.

“It’s …

What a wacky ATP Finals thus far. The first four days saw all straight set matches, that until today when Milos Raonic withdrew with a leg injury before his match against Kei Nishikori. Able-bodied David Ferrer stepped in and the former champion finally created some drama pushing the Japenese to three before falling in the end 4-6, 6-4, 6-1.

“It’s never easy playing against David because he’s very consistent from the …

A few hours before his final round robin match against Kei Nishikori, Milos Raonic announced his withdrawal From the Barclays ATP Finals in London today.

Raonic said he sustained an injury to his quad during his loss to Andy Murray on Tuesday.

I am sad to announce that I have to withdraw from the rest of this competition, due to a low grade tear in my quad. It was a

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Fatherhood couldn’t be going any better right now for Novak Djokovic. Last month the World No. 1 and his wife, Jelena Ristic, welcomed baby boy Stefan to their family. And since, Djokovic has taken his game to another level. The Serb blanked the field in Paris without dropping a set and now somehow this week, he’s looked even more dominant if that’s possible.

Forty-eight hours after humiliating the US Open …

The Novak Djokovic-Stan Wawrinka winner on Wednesday in London will have a chance of qualifying for the weekend semifinals depending on the outcome of the earlier match.

If Djokovic wins and Cilic gets a set, then the Serb clinches a semifinal berth. If Wawrinka wins and Berdych gets a set, then the Swiss earns a spot.

ATP FINALS GROUP A SCENARIOS
Djokovic qualifies on Wednesday if:
* Djokovic defeats Wawrinka and Cilic defeats Berdych
* …

Six-time champion Roger Federer remained perfect at the 2014 ATP Finals today beating Kei Nishikori 6-3, 6-2. The victory was Federer’s 70th of his career and put him on the brink of qualifying for the semifinals.

“I think with my game, I have the capability of really making him feel uncomfortable, mixing it up,” said Federer following the match. “But it’s not always possible. He’s shown in the past when he …

The ITF officially announced the team rosters for the upcoming Davis Cup final between Switzerland and France in Lille starting November 21.

Switzerland will be led by the Top 10 duo of Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka in singles. France will counter with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Gael Monfils and Richard Gasquet. Julien Benneteau will likely be used only in doubles, but who’ll be his partner? Or will they go with Gasquet/Tsonga again?

The …

According to his doctor, Rafael Nadal will undergo a stem cell treatment for his back.

Angel Ruiz-Cotorro told The Associated Press on Monday that, “we are going to put cells in a joint in {Rafa’s) spine” next week in Barcelona.

“(Nadal) has a problem typical in tennis with a back joint, he had it at the Australian Open, and we have decided to treat it with stem cells,” Ruiz-Cotorro said.

“When …

According to the ATP, the winner of Tuesday’s Roger Federer-Kei Nishikori match could qualify for the semifinals on Saturday. The outcome will depend upon the winner of the second match between Andy Murray and Milos Raonic.

If Federer and Raonic win, Federer will clinch a semifinal berth. If Nishikori and Murray are victors, then Nishikori will earn a semifinal berth.

ATP FINALS GROUP B SCENARIOS:
Federer qualifies on Tuesday if:
* Federer defeats Nishikori …