Djokovic and Federer to vie for title of ATP World Tour Finals

 LONDON, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and six-time champion Roger Federer will fight for the title of year-ending ATP World Tour Finals on Monday after beating Juan Martin del Portro and local hero Andy Murray respectively at the semifinals here on Sunday.

Djokovic, who has finished year-end No. 1 in the world rankings for the second straight year, will look to win his second title at the tournament following his first win in 2008.

The Serb fought back from one set down to eliminate 2009 finalist Juan Martin del Potro 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 at the O2 Arena¹.

"I'm very pleased, it's the first final here in London," said Djokovic. "I haven't played a final of the World Tour Finals since 2008. I really look forward to it. It's already a great success. But knowing it's the last match of the season, I'm really going to try to give my best physically² and mentally tomorrow to eventually try to get the trophy³."

Djokovic has now won a personal-best 74 matches - tied No. 1 with David Ferrer for most victories on the ATP World Tour this season.

Federer, arguably the greatest player the sports has ever seen, defeated third seed Murray 7-6 (5), 6-4 in one hour and 33 minutes in the semifinals, reaching the title match for the eighth time in 11 appearances at the season-ending championships.

The Swiss will look to become the first player to win three straight titles since Ivan Lendl in 1987. Federer leads Djokovic 16-12 in their head to head series.

Murray, the US Open champion and Olympic gold medalist, has now lost in the semifinals on three occasions.

"I love playing against Novak," Federer said of the final on Monday. "He's had a great year and a great tournament so far. Facing off against Novak obviously is always special, especially at the World Tour Finals."

1 arena   

n.竞技场，运动场所；竞争场所，舞台

参考例句：

• She entered the political arena at the age of 25. 她25岁进入政界。
• He had not an adequate arena for the exercise of his talents.他没有充分发挥其才能的场所。

2 physically   

adj.物质上，体格上，身体上，按自然规律

参考例句：

• He was out of sorts physically,as well as disordered mentally.他浑身不舒服，心绪也很乱。
• Every time I think about it I feel physically sick.一想起那件事我就感到极恶心。

3 trophy   

n.优胜旗，奖品，奖杯，战胜品，纪念品

参考例句：

• The cup is a cherished trophy of the company.那只奖杯是该公司很珍惜的奖品。
• He hung the lion's head as a trophy.他把那狮子头挂起来作为狩猎纪念品。