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October 11th, 2019

Djokovic, Federer Ousted From Shanghai By Tsitsipas, Zverev

For the first time this century all four semifinalists at a Masters event are under the age of 24.

Posted by Staff @ 7:13 pm in Shanghai | 1 Comment »

October 10th, 2019

Djokovic v Tsitsipas, Federer v Zverev Friday In Shanghai QFs

The Top 6 seeds all made the QFs at the Shanghai Masters.

Posted by Staff @ 9:13 pm in Shanghai | 25 Comments »

October 9th, 2019

Djokovic Sharp In Shanghai Opener, Takes On Isner Thurs; Federer v Goffin

Novak Djokovic has won his last 22 matches in Asia.

Posted by Staff @ 5:45 pm in Shanghai | 5 Comments »

October 8th, 2019

Murray Gets Into It With Fognini In Shanghai, Federer Wins; Djokovic Wed.

Controversy continues to follow Fabio Fognini.

Posted by Staff @ 4:16 pm in Shanghai | 6 Comments »

October 7th, 2019

Murray Scores 3-Set Win Over Londero In Shanghai; Federer Opens Play Tuesday

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are all in action Tuesday in Shanghai.

Posted by Staff @ 3:52 pm in Shanghai | 9 Comments »

October 6th, 2019

Djokovic, Federer Headline Shanghai Masters; Murray Plays Monday

Three of the Big 4 are in Shanghai this week.

Posted by Staff @ 8:47 pm in Shanghai | 1 Comment »

October 14th, 2018

Unstoppable Djokovic Wins Shanghai, Eyes Year-End No. 1 Ranking

Djokovic through the first half of the year didn’t reach a semifinal until Rome in May, and lost first round in Indian Wells and Miami, and prior to the quarterfinals at Monte Carlo, Barcelona and Madrid. After breaking through for his first title of the year at Wimbledon, the Serb hasn’t looked back, and is now in the race to dethrone Rafael Nadal for the year-end No. 1 ranking.

Posted by Jeremy Davis @ 12:40 pm in Shanghai | 40 Comments »

October 13th, 2018

Coric Stops Federer, Will Meet Djokovic For Shanghai Title

Borna Coric dashed the hopes or a Federer-Djokovic Shanghai final.

Posted by Staff @ 11:11 pm in Shanghai | 22 Comments »

October 12th, 2018

Federer, Djokovic Edge Closer To Shanghai Final; Zverev Secures ATP Finals Berth

Former champions Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic both cruised into the Shanghai semifinals.

Posted by Staff @ 9:04 pm in Shanghai | 29 Comments »

October 11th, 2018

Federer Needs 3 Again In Shanghai, Faces Nishikori Next; Del Potro Retires, Djokovic v Anderson Friday

Novak Djokovic upped his win streak to 15 straight after reaching the quarterfinals in Shanghai.

Posted by Staff @ 8:05 pm in Shanghai | 8 Comments »

October 11th, 2018

Alexander Zverev On New Davis Cup Format: I Don’t Want To Play Tennis In Late November

Alexander Zverev is not a fan of the new Davis Cup schedule.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 10:52 am in Shanghai | 1 Comment »

October 10th, 2018

Federer Opens Shanghai Title Defense With 3 Set Win; Del Potro, Zverev Also Winners

Roger Federer opened his Shanghai title defense with a 3-set win over Tokyo champion Daniil Medvedev.

Posted by Staff @ 7:58 pm in Shanghai | 10 Comments »

October 10th, 2018

Novak Djokovic: I’m Glad To Be In Contention For No. 1

If he wins Shanghai, Novak Djokovic would be in a virtual tie with Rafael Nadal for the ATP Race lead.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 11:07 am in Shanghai | Comments Off on Novak Djokovic: I’m Glad To Be In Contention For No. 1

October 10th, 2018

Roger Federer: I’m Really Happy, I’m Healthy!

Roger Federer says he loves the fall season.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 10:41 am in Shanghai | 1 Comment »

October 9th, 2018

Djokovic Wins, Cilic Out; Defending Camp Federer v Medvedev Wed.

Novak Djokovic improved to 12-0 against Jeremy Chardy.

Posted by Staff @ 2:45 pm in Shanghai | 19 Comments »