the six-time champion beating kei nishikori to top the group. roger federer qualified for the semifinals. taking the first set here 7-5. kei nishikori fighting back to win the second 6-4. roger federer won the decider 6-4. his form was so good at the moment. the main concern was whether or not to keep his rapidly evolving beard. >> if it itches too much i'll take it off. if my girls can't stand it i'll take it off. if i look in the mirror and don't like it i'll take it off. whether i think of santa i'll keep it. it's around the corner >>> novak djokovic joins roger federer, one set up against tomas berdych. enough to secure him second place, whether he wins or losses against the czech player >>> top flight football to return in france on friday since the paris attacks. the international came was targeted. second place lyon travelled to nice, but none of the fans will be allowed to travel to watch the game. the league is barring the fans because the government wishes to deploy police resources in the country. >> translation: we are shocked, like

roger federer has continued his strong form at the atp world tour finals in london by eliminating kei nishikorin the season-ending tournament. the japanese gav the swiss maestro quite an examination. reporter: nishikori knew he had to beat federer for any hope of progressing to the semifinals and he was determined to give it a go. some delightful tennis made this arguably the best match so far of the season finale for the best eight layers -- players in the world. nishikori lost the first set 7-5 but his returning prowess helped him sees the second, 6-4. federer was not to be undone, and brought out his a-game to seal the deciding set, 6-4. his semifinal opponent is yet to be decided. in this form, you will fancy his chances against anyone. anchor: a quick reminder of our top stories, the suspected mastermind of last friday's attacks in paris was amongst those killed in yesterday's police raid in the north of the city. the french interior ministry says abdelhamid abaaoud was also the organizer behind four of six attacks that french police have foiled since the spring. five people are dead in th

he needed 65 minutes to beat kei nishikori. it's the serb's 16th victory in a row and 38th indoors. the world number one claiming three grand slams, missing out on the french open in the final. i think i was at my best, it's been an incredible performance, i was hoping that i can have coming into the match, this tournament, where i've had a great record in the last couple of years. reflecting back on the memories, of course, gives me more confidence, comfort coming into every match. >> football, france's international friendly will go ahead on tuesday, despite the attacks in paris. and french organizers of 2016 say the event will go ahead in the country. hungary booked their place in that tournament. they won the second leg 2-1 in budapest, going through 3-1 on aggregate. they make it to france, that will be a first appearance in a major championship in 30 years. >> a first european golf tour title at the b.m.w. masters. the swede had to beat patrick reid in a play off. both finished 72 holes on 17. after finding the sound. they sunk this birdie and compete at the tour championship.