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ATP Finals: Roger Federer 'not thinking' about 100th title before Alexander Zverev match

Roger Federer says thinking about winning his 100th singles title would only add extra pressure before his ATP Finals semi-final against young German Alexander Zverev at the O2 in London.

Federer is aiming to become only the second man - after American Jimmy Connors - to reach the landmark.

"I won't let that get in my head," said the 37-year-old Swiss.

The second seed faces Zverev at 14:00 GMT on Saturday before Novak Djokovic and Kevin Anderson meet at 20:00.

The winners meet in the final of the season-ending tournament at 18:00 on Sunday.

Saturday's order of play
Afternoon session - 12:00 GMT
Jamie Murray (GBR)/Bruno Soares (Bra) v Mike Bryan/Jack Sock (US)
Roger Federer (Sui) v Alexander Zverev (Ger)
Evening session - 18:00 GMT
Pierre-Hugues Herbert/Nicolas Mahut (Fra) v Juan Sebastian Cabal/Robert Farah (Col)
Novak Djokovic (Ser) v Kevin Anderson (SA)

Federer lost his opening match with a below-par performance against Kei Nishikori, before returning to form in straight-set wins over Dominic Thiem and Kevin Anderson.