Djokovic Qualifies for Barclays ATP World Tour Semifinals

Novak Djokovic became the first player to reach the semi-finals at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals after he defeated Milos Raonic 7-6(6), 7-6(5) for his second match win in Group Ivan Lendl.

    The Serbian now has 11,180 points, 70 more points ahead of Andy Murray (11,110), who will play his second round-robin match against Kei Nishikori on Wednesday.

    The 29 year old, who had been No. 1 for 122 consecutive weeks until 7 November, is now 29-10 at the season finale, where he is looking to capture a fifth straight trophy – and a record-equaling sixth crown overall. He will conclude his group matches against first-time qualifier Gael Monfils.

    In another match, Austria's Dominic Thiem beat Frenchman Gael Monfils 6-3, 1-6, 6-4 on Tuesday night.     The 23-year-old, Dominic Thiem will need to defeat Wimbledon finalist Milos Raonic in his last group match on Thursday to reach the semi-finals. Gael Monfils is certain to be eliminated after losing his first two matches at the prestigious season-ending event.

Source: QNA