Video - ATP Finals: Federer's Genius Point Against Djokovic That Set London on Fire
The 2012 ATP Finals offered a dream final: Novak Djokovic, world No. 1, faced off against Roger Federer, No. 2.
A duel anticipated since the group stages, with both men finishing top of their respective groups before defeating Juan Martín del Potro and David Ferrer in the semi-finals.
Djokovic, more solid than Federer in the key moments, would ultimately prevail 7-6, 7-5 to clinch his second Masters title, while remaining undefeated.
The two protagonists put on a superb show for the London audience, particularly during a very high-level rally in the first-set tie-break.
Facing a set point to save, Federer, on serve, took control of the point: an attacking forehand to initiate the rally, a masterful drop volley to counter Djokovic's passing shot, followed by a sumptuous cross-court forehand, almost blind, that shot past his opponent at the net.
Djokovic, Novak
Federer, Roger
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