Federer powers past Zverev to reach last four at ATP Finals

TIL Desk Sports/ Roger Federer is one step closer to winning his seventh ATP Final championship after beating Alexander Zverev at London’s O2 Arena here.

Federer moved Zverev around the court with drop shots and slices and flattened out his ground strokes against the 20-year-old right-hander, winning 7-6 (6), 5-7, 6-1 after two hours and 12 minutes on Tuesday.

The 36-year-old Swiss, who beat American Jack Sock in the group opener, thus guaranteed himself a place in the semi-finals for the 14th time in his 15th appearance at the ATP Finals.

“I think I was able to stay the course and use my slice quite effectively, then try with variation to go into his forehand,” Federer said. “I’m extremely happy… It’s been a tough group so to be there in two matches is great,” Federer said.