Roger Federer proposes best-of-five finals at ATP Finals

Roger Federer expressed his preference for best-of-five set finals at the ATP Finals during a 2011 interview after winning the title against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. He noted that this would enhance the viewer experience, despite most players opting for the current best-of-three format. Federer highlighted a previous player survey in Shanghai where he was the only participant advocating for the longer format. Historically, the finals have shifted from best-of-five matches to the present format since 2007, primarily for player health and audience engagement.

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