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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 »

October 7th, 2018

Federer, Djokovic, Del Potro Lead Shanghai Field; Wawrinka-Coric Monday

The Big 4 have won the last 8 Shanghai Masters titles.

Posted by Staff @ 9:54 pm in Shanghai | 2 Comments »

October 15th, 2017

Federer’s Ownership Of Nadal In 2017 Continues With Shanghai Trophy

“It was a very difficult match for me,” Nadal said. “He played very fast and he played well.

Posted by Staff @ 11:52 am in Shanghai | 50 Comments »

October 14th, 2017

Federer Rallies To Beat Del Potro, To Meet Nadal In Shanghai Final

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will meet for the 4th time this year, 38th time overall.

Posted by Staff @ 7:17 pm in Shanghai | 168 Comments »

October 14th, 2017

Roger Federer and Klay Thompson To Play Ping Pong?

Is a ping pong showdown looming?

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 1:51 pm in Shanghai | Comments Off on Roger Federer and Klay Thompson To Play Ping Pong?

October 14th, 2017

Poll: Will Rafael Nadal End His Losing Streak To Roger Federer In The Shanghai Final?

Rafael Nadal hasn’t beaten Roger Federer in almost four years!

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 1:36 pm in Fedal, Polls, Shanghai | 3 Comments »

October 13th, 2017

Federer v Del Potro, Nadal v Cilic In US Open Champions Shanghai SF

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are just one win from a Sunday meeting in China.

Posted by Staff @ 7:35 pm in Shanghai | 174 Comments »