Atp Shanghai

ATP Shanghai: The latest news and results

Day 1: Nadal and Federer advance

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer both advanced to the second round of the ATP Shanghai Masters on Monday, with contrasting victories. Nadal, the top seed, beat Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), while Federer, the third seed, defeated Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-2, 6-4.

Nadal was in control throughout his match against Khachanov, breaking the Russian's serve twice in each set. Federer was also in impressive form, winning 86% of first-serve points and breaking Ramos-Vinolas's serve three times.

Day 2: Djokovic withdraws with injury

Novak Djokovic withdrew from the ATP Shanghai Masters on Tuesday with a left shoulder injury. The Serbian, who was seeded second, was due to face Kyle Edmund in the second round.

Djokovic's withdrawal is a big blow to the tournament, as he is one of the most popular players on the circuit. It also means that Nadal is now the clear favorite to win the title.

Day 3: Nadal reaches the semifinals

Rafael Nadal reached the semifinals of the ATP Shanghai Masters on Wednesday with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Fabio Fognini. Nadal was in control throughout the match, breaking Fognini's serve three times.

Nadal will face Karen Khachanov in the semifinals. Khachanov reached the semifinals with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Borna Coric.

Day 4: Federer reaches the semifinals

Roger Federer reached the semifinals of the ATP Shanghai Masters on Thursday with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Matteo Berrettini. Federer was in control throughout the match, breaking Berrettini's serve twice in each set.

Federer will face Dominic Thiem in the semifinals. Thiem reached the semifinals with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Day 5: Nadal wins the title

Rafael Nadal won the ATP Shanghai Masters on Sunday with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Karen Khachanov. Nadal was in control throughout the match, breaking Khachanov's serve three times.

Nadal's victory is his fourth title of the season, and it moves him to within one title of Roger Federer's all-time record of 20 Grand Slam titles.

Conclusion

The ATP Shanghai Masters was a successful tournament, with Rafael Nadal winning the title. Nadal is now the clear favorite to win the ATP Finals, which will be held in London from November 10-17.