Federer withdraws with back injury giving Djokovic his 3rd straight ATP Finals title
Novak Djokovic is the 2014 ATP World Tour Finals champion.
Roger Federer has WITHDRAWN from the ATP World Tour Finals with an injury. Novak Djokovic is your 2014 Champion. #FinalShowdown
— SI Tennis (@SI_Tennis) November 16, 2014
"I am not match fit," Federer said.
The 33-year-old had a gruelling Saturday, defeating his countryman Stan Wawrinka 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 to secure his spot in the finals, saving four match points in the process. Federer hurt his back in the three-set affair, he wrote on his Facebook page:
I am sorry to announce that I cannot play the finals tonight vs. Novak. I hurt my back late in the match yesterday against Stan. I am very disappointed and I hope to be feeling better soon.
It’s been an extremely difficult decision because I love playing in London and the ATP World Tour Finals have been an absolute highlight of my career. Unfortunately, my back problem does not allow me to play right now. I hope all tennis fans and those involved in the event will understand.
Tennis will be played, though, Sunday:
Andy Murray has agreed to play Novak Djokovic in an exhibition match for the fans. Then some legends doubles to boot. Nice scrambling. #WTFs
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) November 16, 2014
Murray, who kept it so real, was happy to help:
"I was playing Mario Kart on my sofa when I got the call. I was winning at that, it's better than my tennis at the moment" - Murray
— Leigh Walsh (@LeighWalsh87) November 16, 2014
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