ATP World Tour: Berdych downs Ferrer in straight sets

Top Czech tennis player Tomáš Berdych reignited his chances of continuing beyond the group phase of the ATP World Tour Finals: on Thursday he defeated Spain’s David Ferrer in straight sets. The final score was 6:4, 6:4. Berdych had lost his opening match to Stanislas Wawrinka; but, he will face world No. 1 Rafael Nadal next. Berdych lost in his last 15 appearances against Nadal, last defeating him in 2006.