Globally, these are uncertain times. If this month's tournament in Paris was about regime change - with Andy Murray usurping Djokovic as No. 1 in the Emirates ATP Rankings - then prepare for the possibility of a counter-revolution in London. Little over a week has passed since Djokovic's hold on No. 1 ended after 122 consecutive weeks, with Murray becoming the first Briton to ascend to the top of the standings. But, with so little between them, Djokovic could gather enough points at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals to regain that status and be the year-end No. 1. You have to spool all the way back to 2001, when this tournament was held in Sydney, for the last time...
Missed a moment of the action from Monday at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals? Here is your executive summary: 1) Battle for World No. 1 Heats Up In his first match as World No. 1, top seed Andy Murray put on an impressive performance in his opening match at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals, scoring his 20th consecutive win with a comprehensive 6-3, 6-2 victory over World No. 7 Marin Cilic. Murray broke Cilic twice in each set and controlled most of the baseline rallies, improving his record to 61-5 since April. Read Match Report With Djokovic winning his opening match on Sunday over Dominic Thiem, the pair are one step closer to a blockbuster championship match that...
After an outstanding season that has seen him post a 61-5 record since April and reach the final in 11 of his past 12 events, one could forgive Andy Murray for feeling a little tired. But the new World No. 1 said he is feeling energised by the home crowd at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals and ready for one final push. Murray scored a comprehensive victory on Monday over seventh seed Marin Cilic to score his 20th win in a row. With the local crowd firmly on his side, the Brit raised his level in the most important points and kept his opponent pinned behind the baseline. “It was a great reception, a really good atmosphere tonight. It...
Before arriving in London on Wednesday evening, I had heard about how nice the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals was and how well the players were treated at the season finale. But this nice? I walked into my hotel room at the London Marriott Hotel County Hall, close to Big Ben and the London Eye, and couldn't believe what I was seeing: Barclays ATP World Tour Finals T-shirts and hats with the tournament logo emblazoned on the apparel; a new Ted Baker suit, which I wore to the Official Launch; a new electric toothbrush, which is always nice; and maybe the most impressive gift, a new set of Ping golf clubs with my name on the bag and the clubs....
Watch highlights of Andy Murray winning his 20th match in a row by beating Marin Cilic and moving to 1-0 at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com. Getty Images photo.