Davydenko shocks Federer
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Russia's Nikolay Davydenko stunned Roger Federer to reach the final of the ATP World Tour Finals with a 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 victory over the world number one on Saturday.
Federer had never lost to Davydenko in 12 previous meetings, but the Wimbledon and French Open champion was unable to extend that run in the semi-finals at London's O2 Arena.
Davydenko, who will face Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro in Sunday's final, had only qualified for the last four late on Friday and he was back on court just 14 hours later.
But the Russian showed no signs of fatigue as he booked his place in the final for the second successive year.
Fifth seed Del Potro meanwhile overcame Swedish eighth seed Robin Soderling 6-7 (1/7), 6-3, 7-6 (7/3)) in an equally tight second semi to earn his place in the trophy match despite his rival firing down 16 aces.
Federer had never lost to Davydenko in 12 previous meetings, but the Wimbledon and French Open champion was unable to extend that run in the semi-finals at London's O2 Arena.
Davydenko, who will face Argentine Juan Martin Del Potro in Sunday's final, had only qualified for the last four late on Friday and he was back on court just 14 hours later.
But the Russian showed no signs of fatigue as he booked his place in the final for the second successive year.
Fifth seed Del Potro meanwhile overcame Swedish eighth seed Robin Soderling 6-7 (1/7), 6-3, 7-6 (7/3)) in an equally tight second semi to earn his place in the trophy match despite his rival firing down 16 aces.
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