London: Roger Federer is on the verge of qualifying for the semi-finals of the ATP Tour Finals after cruising to a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Japan's Kei Nishikori at London's O2 Arena.


Roger Federer returns to Kei Nishikori during their World Tour Finals clash in London yesterday. Pic/AFP 

Federer, bidding for his seventh title at the prestigious season-ending event, took just 69 minutes to secure his second Group B win and the World No 2 will be guaranteed a last four berth if Milos Raonic defeats Andy Murray later on Tuesday, or if Murray beats Raonic in three sets.