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Top Photos, Nov 12: Federer rebounds; Thiem in motion

By Jordaan Sanford

The end-of-year action continued on Day 3 of the ATP Finals. These are the Top 5 photos from London, which concluded with a thrilling finish.

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Roger Federer took care of business against Matteo Berrettini in his second round-robin match. The Swiss star posted a 7-6 (2), 6-3 victory to remain in contention with a 1-1 record.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Roger Federer of Switzerland serves during his singles match against Matteo Berrettini of Italy during Day Three of the Nitto ATP World Tour Finals at The O2 Arena on November 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
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Raven Klaasen and Michael Venus became the first team to clinch a semifinal berth after defeating Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo, 6-3, 6-4.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Raven Klaasen of South Africa and Michael Venus of New Zealand walk out prior to their doubles match against Marcelo Melo of Brazil and Lukasz Kubot of Poland during Day Three of the Nitto ATP World Tour Finals at The O2 Arena on November 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)
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Federer's fans quickly erased Sunday's disappointment, as the 38-year-old improved to 17-0 in second round-robin matches at the season finale.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: A Roger Federer of Switzerland fan during his singles match against Matteo Berrettini of Italy during Day 3 of the Nitto ATP World Tour Finals at The O2 Arena on November 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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Novak Djokovic, who was 3-0 against Dominic Thiem on hard courts, saw the tables turn when the Austrian prevailed in a final set tiebreaker to close out the night session.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 12: Novak Djokovic of Serbia stretches to play a forehand in his singles match against Dominic Thiem of Austria during Day Three of the Nitto ATP World Tour Finals at The O2 Arena on November 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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"This was really one of these very special matches what I practice all my life for, what I practice all my childhood for," Thiem said after toppling the five-time champion to ensure his place in the final four.

This multi-exposure shows Austria's Dominic Thiem as he serves against Serbia's Novak Djokovic during their men's singles round-robin match on day three of the ATP World Tour Finals tennis tournament at the O2 Arena in London on November 12, 2019. - Austria's Dominic Thiem beat Serbia's Novak Djokovic 6-7; 6-3; 7-6. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)
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