When does Federer take on Djokovic in the World Tour Finals?
You're in luck, it is this evening so not long to wait now. The clash between the world No 3 and world No 1 will not start before 8pm following the conclusion of the doubles clash between the Bryan brothers against the Italian pair of Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini.
Is the match on TV?
Of course it is. It's the World Tour Finals, the season-ending tournament where the top eight players in the world do battle why wouldn't it be on TV?
Federer make short work of Berdych in his opening match
You can catch build up on Sky Sports 3 from 6pm. As I mentioned before, the doubles match will take place first before the clash between two of the games heavyweights.
Whats the background to this clash?
It's the second group game for both men after Djokovic and Federer opened their World Tour Finals campaign with victory on Sunday.
Djokovic started his bid for a record fourth straight title at end-of-season competition with victory over Japan's Kei Nishikori inside 65 minutes for his 15th consecutive win at the O2 Arena. The win also secured his place at the top of the world standings for 2015.
Federer needed just four more minutes than his rival to dispatch Tomas Berdych in straight sets.
The two giants of tennis have met 42 times in their career and are currently locked at 21 victories each. This year they have gone up against each other six times - all of which have been final showdowns - with Federer able to muster two wins over the Serb in Dubai and the Cincinnati Masters.
Djokovic got the better of Federer at the US Open
On both of those occasions, Federer won in straight sets in those best of three set matches.
Djokovic, meanwhile, denied Federer of a first grand slam triumph since 2012 with victories at the US Open and Wimbledon.
What are both men saying?
Federer on whether the 7,000-point gap between Djokovic and the rest in the ATP ranking points was proof of the Serb's invincibility.
That depends on who looks at the gap. I don't think I'm that far off. It's an important match, very important. But it's not the match. It's going to be interesting to see how I play that one. I'm curious to find out myself."
Djokovic on only dropping two games in opening win over Nishikori: "I think I was at my best.
"Undoubtedly it's been an incredible performance that I was hoping I can have coming into the match, coming into this tournament where I've had a great record in the last couple of years.
"Reflecting back on those memories of course gives me more confidence, more comfort coming into every single match."
Are there still tickets available?
Yes there are. But it won't surprise you to know that the cheapest ones are £82.50. According to viagogo, the world’s largest ticket marketplace, demand to see Djokovic play Federer tonight has increased by 56 per cent since the tournament kicked off.
What are the odds?
Djokovic to win 2/7
Federer to win 11/4
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