Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates after winning his match against Japan's Kei Nishikori. Barclays ATP World Tour Finals - O2 Arena, London - 19/11/15. Reuters / Suzanne Plunkett. Livepic
LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer's enduring brilliance and his sheer hatred of losing allowed him to withstand a stunning fightback by Kei Nishikori and remain undefeated at the ATP World Tour Finals on Thursday.
The 34-year-old Swiss maestro was on auto-pilot when he led 4-1 in the second set, having snatched an absorbing opener, but needed every shot in his formidable armoury to eventually claw out a 7-5 4-6 6-4 victory.
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