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Roger Federer comfortable with underdog status

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Roger Federer says that he will swing with more freedom against Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals in London.

Roger Federer has tried to take the pressure off himself ahead of his last-four encounter with Rafael Nadal at the ATP World Tour Finals.

The 17-time Grand Slam champion has suffered a decline this season, underlined by early exits at Wimbledon and the US Open, while also slipping to seventh in the rankings.

In contrast, the Spaniard has enjoyed a remarkable comeback season, winning at Roland Garros and Flushing Meadows on his way to retaking the number-one ranking from Novak Djokovic.

"I just feel like I need to look at it more as being an underdog a little bit because of circumstances, because of my year, because of his year," Federer told Sky Sports News.

"Maybe that free swinging is what I need to do a little bit more. We know each other that well.

"Hopefully it's going to match up good for me. If not, he deserves it. He's had a wonderful season."

Nadal holds a 21-10 head-to-head advantage over the Swiss star and has won their last three meetings.

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