08 EVENT REVIEW


As if that wasn’t enough, there were also the doubles tournaments. Bob and Mike Bryan formed one of the star doubles teams. Modern tennis has never seen a more successful team than these identical twins from sunny California, who’ve qualified for the ATP finals, 10 consecutive times. This their 11th outing, saw them attempt a fourth title win, having been crowned champions in 2003, 2004 and 2009. However, it was the Spanish duo Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez who were crowned doubles champions.


The first game of any tournament regardless of the sport is of paramount importance. Win and the momentum puts you in good stead, lose and the whole tournament could be an uphill task.


ATP World Tennis Tour Finals


O2 Arena, eight of the world’s best tennis


players, 1 trophy, 1 potential champion. This is the ATP World Tennis Tour Finals!


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oger Federer said, “We are in a golden age of men’s tennis” and who could argue.


It’s pretty evident looking at the achievements of the top 3 seeds, Djokovic, Federer and Murray respectively; a whopping 23 Grand Slam titles between them, an Olympic Gold and 7 ATP wins.


The euphoria of the 17,000 strong crowd made this an unforgettable experience. Some of the points played were remarkable. Tsonga’s serve - clocking a staggering 144mph, Djokovic’s athleticism. The elegance and pin point precision of Federer and Olympic Champion Andy Murray’s sheer brilliance.


Now to the main match witnessed. The first game of any tournament regardless of the sport is of paramount importance. Win and the momentum puts you in good stead, lose and the whole tournament could be an uphill task. The latter is Wilfred Tsonga’s tale in the opening singles match against No.1 seed Novak Djokovic.


Djokovic’s dominance was obvious from the first point to the last. His impeccable aces, forehand and backhand shots proved too much for Tsonga. Surprisingly there was a great deal of audience support for the Frenchman, appreciating both his talent and his underdog status. This was never going to be an easy match for either player. Tsonga’s massive serve proved devastating at times, and was


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