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Roger Federer stuns Rafael Nadal to win Shanghai Masters

Roger Federer stunned Spain’s Rafael Nadal in straight sets 6-4, 6-3 to win the Shanghai Masters.

Roger Federer stuns Rafael Nadal to win Shanghai Masters

Roger Federer (Photo: AFP)

Swiss Tennis icon Roger Federer stunned Spain’s Rafael Nadal in straight sets 6-4, 6-3 to win the Shanghai Masters, his second title in China on Sunday.

This was Federer’s second Shanghai crown and 27th at the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 level. Earlier he won the same in 2014.

Federer started his game aggressively and sealed the first set singlehandedly. The 36-year-old didn’t lose his lead for a single moment in Shanghai.

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In the second set, Federer continued to dominate the Spaniard southpaw and wrapped him up in one hour and11 minutes.

Earlier on Sunday, Federer defeated Argentine tennis professional Juan Martin Del Potro 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 to advance to the final.

Rival Nadal had overcome Marin Cilic in straight sets 7-5, 7-6 in the semi-finals.

 

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