TENNIS
2012 ATP World Tour Finals
![Novak Djokovic of Serbia hoists the championship trophy after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland 7-6 (8-6), 7-5 on Monday in the ATP World Tour Finals in London.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/11/12/11-12-trophy-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=374&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Novak Djokovic of Serbia hoists the championship trophy after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland 7-6 (8-6), 7-5 on Monday in the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty Images![Novak Djokovic embraces his team.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2012/11/12/11-12-hug-16_9.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Novak Djokovic embraces his team.
Julian Finney, Getty ImagesNovak Djokovic gives the crowd what it wants. First, stellar tennis, then autographs.
Julian Finney, Getty ImagesRoger Federer addresses the crowd.
Ben Stansall, AFP/Getty ImagesNovak Djokovic takes a flying leap after this one.
Michael Regan, Getty ImagesNovak Djokovic won't have donkey cheese to comfort him.
Glyn Kirk, Getty ImagesIt went well for Roger Federer for a while. He was up a break in both sets.
Presse Sports, US PresswireNovak Djokovic lines up a forehand.
Presse Sports Via US PresswireRoger Federer fires a forehand.
Presse Sports Via US PresswireSpanish duo Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopezpose with the trophy after defeating Rohan Bopanna and Mahesh Bhupathi in the doubles final 7-5, 3-6, 10-3.
Matthew Lewis, Getty ImagesMahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna of India with their consolation prize.
Ben Stansall, AFP/Getty ImagesRoger Federer of Switzerland celebrates his 7-6 (7-5), 6-2 victory against Andy Murray of Britain that sends him to the championship match.
Ben Stansall, AFP/Getty ImagesAndy Murray's solid season, which included the U.S. Open and Olympic gold medal, comes to a close.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesRoger Federer lines up a volley.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesAndy Murray lines up a backhand.
Julian Finney, Getty ImagesSorry gang. He's spoken for.
Julian Finney, Getty ImagesSpanish duo Marc Lopez, right, and Marcel Granollers celebrate their win against Jonathan Marray of Britain and Frederik Nielsen of Denmark.
Sang Tan, APNovak Djokovic of Serbia moves on to the championship match with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesJuan Martin del Potro was there for a set and a half before Djokovic pulled away.
Ben Stansall, AFP/Getty ImagesTime for a new shirt.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesJuan Martin Del Potro tries to chase down a forehand.
Ben Stansall, AFP/Getty ImagesNovak Djokovic emerges from the mist for his semifinal match.
Matthew Lewis, Getty ImagesMahesh Bhupathi, left and Rohan Bopanna of India celebrate their 5-6, 6-1, 12-10 victory against Leander Paes of India and Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic. Bhupathi and Bopanna are into the final.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesLeander Paes reaches for a volley while Radek Stepanek looks on.
Julian Finney, Getty ImagesDavid Ferrer of Spain, right, defeats Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia 4-6, 6-3, 6-1,
Ben Stansall, AFP/Getty ImagesJuan Martin Del Potro of Argentina secures a spot in the semifinals after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland (who already was in the semis) 7-6 (7-3), 4-6, 6-3.
GLYN KIRK AFP/Getty ImagesRoger Federer slumps in his chair.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesAndy Murray is on his way to the semifinals after his 6-2, 7-6 (7-3) victory against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France.
Ben Stansall, AFP/Getty ImagesJo-Wilfried Tsonga follows through on a forehand.
Ben Stansall, AFP/Getty ImagesAndy Murray shows off his flexibility.
Clive Brunskill, Getty ImagesJo-Wilfried Tsonga winds up to serve.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesHoria Tecau of Romania and Robert Lindstedt of Sweden embrace after defeating Jonathan Marray of Britain, top right, and Frederik Nielsen of Denmark.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesAnother victory for Novak Djokovic of Serbia, who defeated Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic 6-2, 7-6 (8-6).
Clive Brunskill, Getty ImagesTomas Berdych couldn't see his way through to a victory.
Kirsty Wigglesworth, APNovak Djokovic muscles a backhand.
Ben Stansall, AFP/Getty ImagesTomas Berdych blisters a serve.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesNovak Djokovic arrives on court.
Sang Tan, APJelena Ristic watches her guy, Novak Djokovic.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesEster Satorova watches her guy, Tomas Berdych.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesJuan Carlos Ferrero of Spain holds up a trophy to mark his retirement after 13 years on the ATP tour.
Sang Tan, APMahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna of India celebrate a 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (5-7), 10-5 win against Daniel Nestor of Canada and Max Mirnyi of Belarus.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesRoger Federer of Switzerland delivers a little fist pump on his way to a 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) victory against David Ferrer of Spain on Thursday to secure a spot in the semifinals of the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
Clive Brunskill, Getty ImagesDavid Ferrer chases down a forehand.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesRoger Federer follows through on a forehand.
Julian Finney, Getty ImagesDavid Ferrer enters through the mist.
Ben Stansall, AFP/Getty ImagesJuan Martin del Potro of Argentina acknowledges the cheers after his 6-0, 6-4 victory against Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia.
Julian Finney, Getty ImagesJanko Tipsarevic muscles a forehand.
Ben Stansall, AFP/Getty ImagesJuan Martin del Potro follows through on a forehand.
Julian Finney, Getty ImagesJanko Tipsarevic falls to 0-2.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesBob, left, and Mike Bryan hold aloft their ATP World Tour No 1 doubles team award during an on-court presentation.
Ben Stansall, AFP/Getty ImagesLeander Paes of India and Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic do an on-court dance on their way to a 7-5, 6-4 victory against Spanish duo Marc Lopez and Marcel Granollers.
Ben Stansall, AFP/Getty ImagesMarc Lopez tracks down a volley in front of teammate Marcel Granollers during their loss to Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesFormer WTA star Nicole Vaidisova watches husband Radek Stepanek.
Julian Finney, Getty ImagesTomas Berdych of the Czech Republic delivers a fist pump after delivering a 7-5, 3-6, 6-1 victory against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France on Day 3 of the ATP World Tour Finals.
Carl Court, AFP/Getty ImagesJo-Wilfried Tsonga stretches to hit a forehand.
Julian Finney, Getty ImagesTomas Berdych reaches for a backhand.
Sang Tan, APFrustration sets in for Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesTomas Berdych's girlfriend Ester Satorova takes in the match.
Carl Court, AFP/Getty ImagesMax Mirnyi of Belarus smacks a forehand during a doubles loss, with Daniel Nestor of Canada, to Jonathan Marray of Britain, top left, and Frederik Nielsen of Denmark. Marray and Nielsen won 7-6 (7-2), 4-6, 12-10
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesRoger Federer poses with the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award and the ATP WorldTour Fans' Favorite Award during an on-court presentation Wednesday at the ATP World Tour Finals.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesNovak Djokovic of Serbia fires a forehand Wednesday during his 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory against Andy Murray.
Carl Court, AFP/Getty ImagesAndy Murray winds up to serve.
Julian Finney, Getty ImagesTime for a fist pump from Novak Djokovic.
Clive Brunskill, Getty ImagesFrustration for Andy Murray.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesTime for a shirt change for Novak Djokovic.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesAndy Murray lines up a backhand.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesNovak Djokovic's girlfriend, Jelena Ristic, checks out her tablet device.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesAndy Murray's support crew, girlfriend Kim Sears, left, and mom Judy Murray.
Clive Brunskill, Getty ImagesMahesh Bhupathi, left, talks strategey with Rohan Bopanna. The duo from India defeated , Robert Lindstedt of Sweden and Horia Tecau of Romania 6-3, 5-7, 10-5.
Sang Tan, APHoria Tecau of Romania, left, and Robert Lindstedt of Sweden.
Sang Tan, APDavid Ferrer of Spain opens his ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 victoray against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina.
Carl Court, AFP/Getty ImagesJuan Martin del Potro wants to challenge.
Julian Finney, Getty ImagesDavid Ferrer needs a new shirt after working up a sweat.
Carl Court, AFP/Getty ImagesJuan Martin del Potro fires a serve.
Julian Finney, Getty ImagesDavid Ferrer lashes a forehand.
Clive Brunskill, Getty ImagesLeander Paes of India and Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic celebrate Tuesday during their 6-4, 7-5 victory against Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi of Pakistan and Jean-Julien Rojer of Netherlands.
Clive Brunskill, Getty ImagesAisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi of Pakistan and Jean-Julien Rojer of Netherlands come up short in their opening match.
Clive Brunskill, Getty ImagesNovak Djokovic of Serbia with the 2012 ATP World Tour No 1 Award trophy, left, and the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesRoger Federer of Switzerland celebrates his 6-3, 6-1 victory against Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia on Tuesday in his opener at the ATP World Tour Finals.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesFederer math, from his fans.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesJanko Tipsarevic, multiple exposure.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesRoger Federer enters through the fog for his opening match.
Carl Court, AFP/Getty ImagesJanko Tipsarevic and his abs.
Julian Finney, Getty ImagesJonathan Marray of Britain and Frederik Nielsen of Denmark celebrate their victory against Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna of India.
Clive Brunskill, Getty ImagesRohan Bopanna and Mahesh Bhupathi of India come up short in their opening match.
Clive Brunskill, Getty ImagesNovak Djokovic of Serbia dives to attempt a backhand during his 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 victory against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France.
Julian Finney, Getty ImagesJo-Wilfried Tsonga comes up short in his opening match.
Clive Brunskill, Getty ImagesNovak Djokovic of Serbia stretches to return a lob.
Clive Brunskill, Getty ImagesJo-Wilfried Tsonga winds up.
Alastair Grant, APA fist pump for Novak Djokovic.
Carl Court, AFP/Getty ImagesMarc Lopez and Marcel Granollers of Spain open with a 7-5, 5-7, 11-9 victory against Bob and Mike Bryan of the USA.
Carl Court, AFP/Getty ImagesTop-seeded Mike (front) and Bob Bryan faltered in their opening match.
Julian Finney, Getty ImagesAndy Murray of Britain opens his Barclays ATP World Tour Finals with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory against Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic on Monday in London,
AFP/Getty ImagesTomas Berdych started fast but couldn't sustain it against Andy Murray.
Matthew Lewis, Getty Images For BarclaysAndy Murray enters the court, through the fog, for his opening match against Tomas Berdych.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesTomas Berdych arrives on court.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesDaniel Nestor of Canada, left, and Max Mirnyi of Belarus opened with a 4-6, 7-6 (7-1), 12-10 victory against Horia Tecau of Romania and Robert Lindstedt of Sweden.
Glyn Kirk, AFP/Getty ImagesRobert Lindstedt of Sweden and Horia Tecau of Romania came up just short in their opener.
Clive Brunskill, Getty ImagesJo-Wilfried Tsonga of France, Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia, Andy Murray of Britain, Roger Federer of Switzerland, Novak Djokovic of Serbia, Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina and Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic are seven of the eight men who qualified for the ATP World Tour Finals. David Ferrer, the eighth, won the Paris Masters leading into the season finale.
Julian Finney, Getty ImagesAndy Murray of Britain, Roger Federer of Switzerland and Novak Djokovic of Serbia.
Julian Finney, Getty ImagesTournament Director Andre Da Silva with Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina.
Clive Brunskill, Getty ImagesTomas Berdych and his girlfriend Ester Satorova.
Ben Stansall, AFP/Getty ImagesRoger Federer of Switzerland will chase his seventh ATP World Tour Finals title.
Clive Brunskill, Getty ImagesJo-Wilfred Tsonga of France.
Ben Stansall, AFP/Getty ImagesJanko Tipsarevic of Serbia and his wife Biljana Sesevic.
Ben Stansall, AFP/Getty ImagesNovak Djokovic of Serbia gets in some practice.
Matthew Lewis, Getty ImagesAndy Murray of Britain works with coach Ivan Lendl.
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