Chris Maduewesi
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Roger Federer opened his account at the season ending ATP World Tours finals in London with a victory over Milos Raonic.
The Swiss defeated the Canadian player in straight sets, winning their encounter 6-1 7-6 (7-0) in his first match in group B.
Federer will now play against Japanese Kei Nishikori who defeated Andy Murray in his own opening game.
The US Open finalist defeated Murray in straight sets 6-4 6-4, and is second behind Federer in their group.
"I was very happy with how I performed and thanks for the ovation when I entered the building," Federer told the crowd upon his victory.
"The second set was much tougher, it was an important set to win. I don't think he played a great breaker but it was a great one to win.
"It's a small relief, but we have a tough group here so it's always going to be hard advancing, but it brings me a step closer. I'm looking forward to playing Nishikori now."
The Swiss defeated the Canadian player in straight sets, winning their encounter 6-1 7-6 (7-0) in his first match in group B.
Federer will now play against Japanese Kei Nishikori who defeated Andy Murray in his own opening game.
The US Open finalist defeated Murray in straight sets 6-4 6-4, and is second behind Federer in their group.
"I was very happy with how I performed and thanks for the ovation when I entered the building," Federer told the crowd upon his victory.
"The second set was much tougher, it was an important set to win. I don't think he played a great breaker but it was a great one to win.
"It's a small relief, but we have a tough group here so it's always going to be hard advancing, but it brings me a step closer. I'm looking forward to playing Nishikori now."