Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Rafael Nadal is one win away from clinching the year-end world No. 1 ranking. Standing in his way on Wednesday in London is Stanislas Wawrinka. Rafael Nadal and Stanislas Wawrinka will be going head-to-head for the 12th time in their careers when they collide on the second day of Group…

Originally posted on Energy Sports:
Stanislas Wawrinka enjoyed a memorable debut match at the World Tour Finals, defeating Tomas Berdych 6-3, 6-7, 6-3.  At 28 years old, Wawrinka has had the best year of his career, and is now 1-0 Group A.  With world number one Rafael Nadal likely to grab first in the group,…

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
If you’re watching the World Tour Finals this week and have a sense of déjà vu, you won’t be alone. We aren’t still in Paris. This really is London—it’s simply the exact same competitors. The eight participants at this season’s year-end championship were the eight quarterfinalists in Paris. Rafael Nadal,…

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
David Ferrer is one win away from an improbable Paris title defense. Standing in Ferrer’s way on Sunday is Novak Djokovic. There’s something about Paris for David Ferrer. He captured his first-ever Masters 1000 title at this same indoor hard-court event last fall and earlier this season he reached his…

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
It will be an all-Spanish affair when Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer do battle in the Paris semifinals on Saturday. Either Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer awaits the winner. Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer will be squaring off for the 25th time in their careers when they meet in the…

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
A spot in the Paris final will be at stake when Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic collide on Saturday. The winner will go up against either Rafael Nadal or David Ferrer. Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will be facing each other for the 30th time in their careers but for…