It hasn’t exactly been a rip-roaring start to the 2014 ATP Finals in London. Through two days of round robin play, all four matches have ended in straight sets culminating with today’s identical double breadstick blowouts.

Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka got off the snide blasting Tomas Berdych 6-1, 6-1. I questioned Berdych’s hunger at the start of the event, and I’ll ask again, does he have any? How the hell …

Following a disappointing opening loss to Kei Nishikori at the ATP Finals in London, local favorite Andy Murray assessed the court conditions at the O2 arena.

“It’s quite lively, to be honest,” Murray said. “It can be hard to control the ball that can bounce pretty high up on the serve, on the kick serve. Yeah, it’s quicker than the other courts.

“It’s definitely quicker than Valencia and Paris, I would …

Milos Raonic’s debut in the ATP Finals didn’t go that well, but the Canadian sounded like a man who knew playing a great like Roger Federer would be difficult, especially a week after stunning the Swiss in Paris.

Federer won the match going away 61, 76 winning the second set breaker at love. After, Roanic talked about the incredible support Federer receives no matter where he plays.

“Every time you play Roger, …

Following a strong 61, 76 win over Milos Raonic in his opening round robin match at the ATP Finals, Roger Federer spoke about the bounce-back season he had after a disappointing 2013 and the hunt for No. 1.

“I didn’t put any target I think on the rankings,” said Federer who still has a slim chance at finishing No. 1. “I was putting more rather a target on trying to win …

One of the hottest players this fall, Andy Murray, fell completely flat in his ATP Finals opener today in London. Murray, who had won three titles since the US Open, was never in his opening round robin match with Kei Nishikori losing lifelessly to the Japanese No. 1 6-4, 6-4.

“It’s obviously disappointing to lose the first match,” said Murray. “I would have liked to have done better. I didn’t serve …

#458588350 / gettyimages.comOn the eve of the ATP Finals, Roger Federer still has a chance – a longshot one – of finishing the year No. 1 for a record-equalling sixth time.

For Federer, who trails top man Novak Djokovic by 1,310 ATP Ranking …

Six-time champion Roger Federer and British favorite Andy Murray headline the opening day Group B play of the 2014 ATP Finals Sunday in London.

Murray, winning of three titles this falls, is featured in the first singles match of the event. The three-time semifinalist begins his ATP Finals against US Open finalist Kei Nishikori. Despite making his first appearance at the ATP Finals, Nishikori isn’t just happy to be there.

“This is …

#458294002 / gettyimages.comNOVAK DJOKOVIC
Age: 27

Current ATP Rank: 1

2014 Highlights: 6 titles – Wimbledon, Paris, Beijing, Rome, Miami, Indian Wells; French Open finalist

ATP Finals History: 8th appearance (all consecutive), 3-time champion in 2008, 2013-2914

Notable Stat: Is on a 10 match winning streak at …

Just a few days before the kick off the ATP Finals on Sunday, the Elite 8 were on site slicked up for some promotional photos.

Here’s a sample:

Selfie RT @tomasberdych: Championfie @rogerfederer @keinishikori @cilic_marin @andy_murray @stanwawrinka @milosraonic pic.twitter.com/yMocrCAu9J

— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) November 7, 2014

Magnificent 8 :) – @DjokerNole @rogerfederer @keinishikori

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#458118696 / gettyimages.comROGER 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 …

#458101018 / gettyimages.comSTAN WAWRINKA
Age: 29

Current ATP Rank: 4

2014 Highlights: 3 titles – Australian Open, Monte Carlo Chennai; Wimbledon, US Open QFs

ATP Finals History: 2nd appearance, SFs last year

Notable Stat: Hasn’t beaten a Top 15 player since win over Federer in the Monte Carlo final!

Finals Outlook: …

Bob and Mike Bryan, Roger Federer and Andy Murray have been honoured in the 2014 ATP World Tour Awards presented by Moët & Chandon. While the ATP World Tour No. 1 Presented by Emirates Award is still to be decided between Federer and Novak Djokovic, all the other award winners have been announced today with ceremonies planned to take place during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals from 9 November.

Federer …

#457731436 / gettyimages.comKEI NISHIKORI
Age: 24

Current ATP Rank: 5

2014 Highlights: 4 titles – Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Barcelona, Memphis; US Open and Madrid Finals; Paris, Miami SFS

ATP Finals History: None

Notable Stat: Since the start of the US Open, has won 18 of his last 21 matches; …

#458193778 / gettyimages.comANDY MURRAY
Age: 27

Current ATP Rank: 6

2014 Highlights: 3 titles – Valencia, Vienna, Shenzhen; SFs at French, QFs at Australia, Wimbledon and US Open

ATP Finals History: 6th appearance, 3-time SF but has never made the finals; missed last 2013 but made SF in 2012 …

The ATP has released this special video chronicling Roger Federer’s success at the London Finals. Federer has won the event six times beating six different players in the finals. And this season marks his 13th straight appearance at the prestigious round-robin event.

Even more remarkable is the fact that Federer has only failed to make it out of the round-robin stage just once in 12 tries, that in 2008….