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Wawrinka seals spot in ATP World Tour Finals

Wawrinka seals spot in ATP World Tour Finals

By REUTERS

Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland celebrates after beating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's singles final on day fourteen of the 2016 US Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

LONDON: Stan Wawrinka's stunning defeat of top-ranked Novak Djokovic in the US Open final on Sunday booked the Swiss his place at the ATP World Tour Finals in London at the end of the year. Australian Open and French Open winner Djokovic, Wimbledon champion Andy Murray and Wawrinka are the first three players all confirmed for the season-ender at the O2 Arena. READ ALSO

Wawrinka, 31, claimed his third grand slam title by defeating Djokovic in four sets, adding to the 2014 Australian crown and 2015 French Open. It will be his fourth appearance at the Tour Finals where he will be looking to better his three semi-final runs. 'At the beginning of the season, it is always my goal to be in the top eight and qualify for London,' said Wawrinka. 'It is great to be able to secure a spot once again this year after a fantastic two weeks in New York. I look forward to returning to The O2. I love playing there.' Wawrinka has won four titles this year having also won in Chennai, Dubai and Geneva.