ATP World Finals 2013 – O2 Arena, London

What not to like about working indoors at Londons O2 Arena covering the ATP World Finals 2013. Especially when the weather is truly dreadful outside.

So at the beginning of November I was covering the ATP World Finals at the O2. I have not covered top level tennis before so I was looking forward to it. First game was a Group B singles match between Argentinian Juan Martin Del Portro and Frenchman Richard Gasquet.

Barclays ATP World Finals- Juan Martin Del Portro serves

Barclays ATP World Finals- Juan Martin Del Portro serves

Barclays ATP World Finals- Richard Gasquet

Barclays ATP World Finals- Richard Gasquet

Juan Martin Del Portro come out winner in three sets. The following day I had another Group B match this time between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. At this point I want to point out that the Swiss are fanatical supporters of tennis. Not surprising as they had two players at the ATP World Finals Stanislas Wawrinka  and of course Roger Federer.

With the strong support of the crowd Roger Federer was the clear crowd favorite. Which lifted him to pull back the second set by winning a tie break.

Barclays ATP World Finals - Roger Federer

Barclays ATP World Finals – Roger Federer focused and driven

Barclays ATP World Finals - Roger Federer

Barclays ATP World Finals – Roger Federer in between games

However, it was the tanasity and sheer athleticism of  Novak Djokovic that won the day. It was clear he was the man to beat and indeed he went on to win the final and lift the trophy.

Barclays ATP World Finals - Novak Djokovic makes a dramatic return

Barclays ATP World Finals – Novak Djokovic makes a dramatic return

Barclays ATP World Finals - Novak Djokovic drops a shot just over the net.

Barclays ATP World Finals – Novak Djokovic drops a shot just over the net.

Barclays ATP World Finals - Novak Djokovic victorious

Barclays ATP World Finals – Novak Djokovic victorious

My third match was the deciding match in Group A between Rafael Nadal and Stanislas Wawrinka. Where Rafael Nadal would win in just two sets but both were taken to a tie break.

Barclays ATP World Finals 2013 - Stanislas Wawrinka

Barclays ATP World Finals 2013 – Stanislas Wawrinka

Barclays ATP World Finals 2013 - Stanislas Wawrinka takes a break

Barclays ATP World Finals 2013 – Stanislas Wawrinka takes a break

Stanislas Wawrinka personalised shoes

Stanislas Wawrinka’s personalised shoes

Barclays ATP World Finals 2013 - Rafael Nadal an extreme athelete

Barclays ATP World Finals 2013 – Rafael Nadal an extreme athelete

Barclays ATP World Finals 2013 - Rafael Nadal wins the match and finishes the season as world number 1

Rafael Nadal wins the match and finishes the season as world number 1

For the full results of every match go and have a look at https://www.barclaysatpworldtourfinals.com