Yesterday, the one millionth fan stepped through the gates of the O2 since the ATP World Tour Finals was staged at the venue in 2009.

Earlier this week, the ATP announced that the tournament – which usually changes venue every few years – will remain in London till 2015 was met with general approval.

But it sparked a debate that keeping the tournament indoors for so long without changing the surface could favour some players. It would also deprive other countries from hosting the event.

Both are valid arguments. But let’s face it, the tournament at the O2 Arena is financially so solid and so well-received that it’s almost like nothing else matters.

Former player, coach and TV commentator Brad Gilbert says he’s never seen anything like the O2: “From the very first session to the last session, they are full. I’ve been involved in pro tennis for 32 years, [and] I’ve never seen an event where it’s done better.”

It’s true that having 17,000 fans attend a round-robin match at 1pm on a weekday has got to count for something. But I’m sure some players would rather have it on clay in Rio, am I right?

Genuinely sweet

The people at the ATP maybe celebrating the day their one millionth fan came to the O2 but for us journalists, it will always be the day that Djokovic passed around the press conference room handing out chocolates, which he called “a surprise present”.

The world No1 continues to prove what a character he is and although some may say he wants us journalists to go ‘easier’ on him, Djokovic remains one of the nicest players I’ve had the privilege of talking to, who also happens to have a genius PR team.

Once again, advantage Nole!

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