A spotlight falls on the net at the O2 Arena before Andy Murray and Roger Federer's semi-final clash in the ATP World Tour FinalsPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianFederer steps through the dry icePhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian... then it's Murray's turnPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian
Federer starts the proceedings and is broken in the opening gamePhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianBut Murray drops serve at 4-3 to allow the world No2 back into the contestPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianA calm looking Federer winds up for a backhand returnPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianMurray prepares to servePhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianSir Ian McKellen enjoys the action Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianMurray takes a breather in the second set after conceding the first on a tie-breakPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianFederer looks on during a break, eschewing his personalised towel Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianMurray reaches for a forehand. The support in the packed arena seemed in favour of Federer for the hour and a half the match lastedPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianFederer, whose game reached a different level towards the end of the first set and most of the second, launches a forehandPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianA frustrated Murray beats his racket on the court after a missed opportunityPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianNo prizes for guessing who these fans are supportingPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianMurray struggles with a backhand. Once the rhythm of Federer's tennis improved, Murray's performance could not survive a brutal examination in a clinical finishPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianFederer salutes the crowd after a 7-6, 6-2 winPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianA dejected Murray leaves the court. 'Almost all the times when you play Roger anywhere in the world he gets great support,' he said. 'He deserves that because of everything that's he's achieved'Photograph: Tom Jenkins for The GuardianThe victor signs a camera before making his exit – and pondering Monday night's final against Novak DjokovicPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for The Guardian
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