ROGER FEDERER has won the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 arena in Greenwich.
Federer beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-3 6-7 6-3 before a capacity crowd at the north Greenwich venue.
Playing in his 100th tournament final, Federer’s thrilling victory gave him the end-of-year championships for a record breaking sixth time.
By mid-way through the second set, Federer looked all set to wrap it up in two but the Frenchman battled back to take the set and give the fans a final, third set after a nerve-wracking tiebreaker.
Tardy spectators including London’s mayor, Boris Johnson, were booed as the umpire had to hurry them to find a seat as play was held up after a change-of-end break during the third set.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony after the match, Tsonga said it was “amazing to play on this court and amazing to be in London with you.”
Federer added: “I don’t think this tournament could be any better run. We’ve had a wonderful time…I really enjoyed every minute of being here…. See you next year, hopefully.”
The ATP World Tour Finals return to the O2 in November 2012.