Roger Federer’s New Reality: 2013 ATP World Tour Finals in Limbo

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Published: October 12, 2013

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This time last year, Roger Federer was ranked No. 1 in the world. Right now, that feels like a lifetime ago.

Federer is currently ranked No. 7, and he is in danger of not making the ATP World Tour Finals for the first time since 2001.

This week at the Shanghai Masters, he played in his first tournament since losing meekly to Tommy Robredo in the fourth round of the U.S. Open. After a first-round bye, he beat Andreas Seppi in the second round before falling to No. 42 Gael Monfils in the third round. 

The talented-but-erratic Frenchman Monfils beat Federer 6-4, 6-7, 6-3. It was a topsy-turvy and error-filled match that once again highlighted Federer's inability to play the big points with confidence and his current lack of accuracy on his formerly formidable forehand.

Losses like this can no longer be considered a fluke for the 16-time Grand Slam champion. This is his new normal.

This loss will move Federer down to No. 8 in the Race rankings. The top eight players at the end of the season make the World Tour Finals at the end of the year. This year, since Andy Murray has already withdrawn after back surgery, the ninth-ranked player in the world will also make the trip.

Federer has been a staple at this end-of-the-year celebration of greatness, and even the threat this late in the season that he won't be able to participate is sending alarm bells through the tennis community.

Meanwhile, Federer is trying not to get too wrapped up in the contest. While it's certainly still a goal for his season, he's still focused on the bigger picture, as he told reporters after his loss in Shanghai, via ASAP Sports:

I'm just going to focus on trying to play well.  I'm not too focused on what's the points system.  I have no idea actually to be honest if I'm seven, eight, six, nine, or ten right now, what it takes.  I'm just going to try to have a good tournament in ...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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