Alexander Zverev beats Roger Federer in straight sets in ATP Finals semis

• Zverev ends Federer’s chances of 100th title with 7-5, 7-6 win
• Young German will play Djokovic or Anderson on Sunday

Roger Federer will have to wait a little longer to win his 100th tournament title after Alexander Zverev beat him in straight sets to reach the final of the ATP Tour Finals.

Zverev, 16 years younger than his esteemed opponent, stopped him in his tracks with a mix of big serving and considered, powerful groundstrokes to win 7-5, 7-6 (5) in just over an hour and a half, and has the benefit of 24 hours’ rest before contesting the title on Sunday evening. It was an excellent win, his third over Federer in six meetings – and possibly not his last.

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