Dominant Djokovic set to face in-form Nadal

It was a bad day for Switzerland, with Nadal a convincing 7-5 6-3 winner over six-time champion Roger Federer at London’s O2 Arena.

Djokovic and Wawrinka had played two of the best matches of the year at the Australian and US Opens – the Serbian winning in five sets both times.

But Djokovic also won easily in Paris last week and, unfortunately for the packed crowd, this match was much more in that mould as the second seed ran out a 6-3 6-3 winner.

It was a 21st-straight win for Djokovic, and the defending champion said: “It was a very enjoyable match.

“The performance was definitely the best I had so far this tournament. It came in the right moment.

“It’s going to be a great final. I hope all the crowd will enjoy it because we definitely do on the court. It’s always a thrilling competition between me and Rafa.”

Nadal is now one victory away from the only major title he has not yet won.

“The most important thing is on the toughest surface for me to play I was able to win four matches against top-eight players,” said the 27-year-old.

“That is great news for me. It’s a very good way for me to finish the year.

“Now remains the last match. I hope to be ready for that. I know it’s going to be a difficult one. But I will try my best. I need to play my best match to have a chance tomorrow.”

Federer’s last three tournaments have brought him a final appearance on home soil in Basle and semi-finals at the Paris Masters and in London and, asked about his targets for next season, he said: “Winning five titles or something. Leaving the tournaments as a winner, that’s what keeps things exciting.

“I’m more positive now looking ahead than I would have been a few months ago where I wasn’t quite sure what to expect after the US Open.”