* ATP Finals updates from the first semi-final * Nadal out of ATP Finals despite epic win * You can email Tumaini or tweet him here 3.56pm GMT SECOND SET: STEFANOS TSITSIPAS 6-3 *3-2 ROGER FEDERER: Roger Federer finally converted a break point, only to let too many game points go. That was a nervy, nervy service game. The Swiss shanked a forehand at 30-30 to fall down break point, but his response was two brilliant service winners to bring up game point. Federer dragged a forehand wide on the first game point and Tsitsipas crushed a backhand down the line, as good as a winner, on the second. On break point, Tsitsipas stepped in and crushed a forehand winner crosscourt. The Greek is showing his mental fortitude today and he refuses to go away. 3.48pm GMT SECOND SET: STEFANOS TSITSIPAS 6-3 2-2* ROGER FEDERER: Federer finally breaks! It only took 9 break points for it to happen. Federer continues to return incredibly well and he moved up 0-40 after two spectacular forehand returns. But on break points, Federer has been another player today. He missed his 7th and 8th break points with two dire backhand return errors. Tsitsipas eradicated the final with a great overhead. The Swiss persevered, saving the game point with a precise forehand down the line and then connecting with a beautiful dropshot. Tsitsipas finally shanked a forehand wide on the eighth break point, and Federer is back in it. Continue reading...
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