Federer to play Tsonga for ATP finals title
November 28, 2011 00:00:00
LONDON, Nov 27 (AP): Every time Roger Federer steps onto the court these days it seems another milestone is within his grasp.
He seized another one Saturday, reaching his 100th career final by beating David Ferrer of Spain 7-5, 6-3 in the semifinals of the ATP World Tour Finals. Federer could add a few more Sunday. He is in position to win his 70th title overall and a record sixth at the season-ending tournament for the world's top eight players.
"It's obviously a special occasion for me," said Federer, who will play Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the final.
Tsonga continued his strong play this week by beating Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic 6-3, 7-5 in the late match, putting the sixth-seeded Frenchman into the final of this event for the first time, in only his second appearance.