Atp World Tour Finals 2011 Federer Vs Nadal
The ATP World Tour Finals of 2011 was one of the most anticipated events in tennis history. It was a battle between two of the greatest players of all time, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. The event took place at the O2 Arena in London and it was the culmination of a long and grueling season for both players. Federer, who was the defending champion, was looking to win his 6th title at the event, while Nadal was looking to win his first.
The Road to the Finals
The road to the finals was not an easy one for either player. Federer had to battle through a tough group of players, including Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Mardy Fish and Rafael Nadal. He beat Tsonga and Fish comfortably, but his match against Nadal was a much closer affair. Federer won the match 6-3, 6-0, but it was a hard-fought victory.
On the other hand, Nadal had a tougher time in his group. He was drawn against Andy Murray, Tomas Berdych and Novak Djokovic. Nadal started off the tournament with a loss to Djokovic, but he bounced back with victories over Berdych and Murray. He then had to face Federer in the semi-finals.
Semifinal: Federer Vs Nadal
The semi-final between Federer and Nadal was a tense affair. Both players knew that the winner would have a great chance of winning the tournament. The first set was a tight one, with both players exchanging breaks early on. However, Federer managed to hold his serve and eventually won the first set 6-3. The second set was even closer and went to a tie-break. Federer held his nerve and won the tie-break 7-5 to progress to the final.
The Final: Federer Vs Tsonga
The final was a showdown between Federer and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Tsonga had a great tournament, beating Novak Djokovic and Tomas Berdych in the group stage before defeating Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals. However, he was no match for the Swiss maestro in the final. Federer dominated the match from the start and won in straight sets 6-3, 6-7, 6-3. It was a masterful performance from Federer and he proved once again why he is considered one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
Conclusion
The ATP World Tour Finals of 2011 was a historic event in tennis history. It was a battle between two of the greatest players of all time and it lived up to all the hype. Federer proved once again that he is one of the greatest tennis players of all time, while Nadal showed that he is a fighter who never gives up. The tournament was a fitting end to a long and grueling tennis season and it will be remembered for years to come.