Shanghai Masters

Tennis: Nadal and Federer on collision course in Shanghai

Shanghai - Muslimchronicle

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer breezed into the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters on Thursday and Juan Martin del Potro defeated racquet-smashing Alexander Zverev. World number one Nadal blew away Fabio Fognini in 63 minutes and plays sixth seed Grigor Dimitrov as he pursues one of the few tournaments to have eluded him. Timeless rival Federer was even faster, dismissingRead more

'Cow' Federer milks gushing Chinese adulation

Shanghai - Muslimchronicle

Roger Federer calls the city his second home and the man fondly known as "Cow" in China had his fans in a froth on his return to the Shanghai Masters. Already hugely popular in China because of his easygoing personality and outstanding success, the Swiss legend had the crowd swooning once more following his victory on Wednesday. "I'm a star,"Read more

'Prepared for comeback after ban'

Sydney - Arab Today

Australia's Nick Kyrgios said Saturday he was ready for scrutiny at next month's Australian Open, as the volatile star prepares for his comeback after a playing ban. The controversial 21-year-old said his forced hiatus from tennis -- when a meltdown at the Shanghai Masters in October resulted in an initial eight-week suspension -- has proved a blessing. A condition ofRead more

Tennis: Stan Wawrinka Beat Kyle Edmund in Shanghai Open

Shanghai - Arab Today

Stan Wawrinka beat Britain's Kyle Edmund in straight sets 6-3 6-4 in the second round of Shanghai Masters on Wednesday. Edmund, 21, fought back to level the second set after losing five successive games, but ultimately lost 6-3 6-4. The Briton had three break-back points as the impressive Wawrinka served for the match, but squandered his chance. Stan Wawrinka, whoRead more

Don't rule out Roger and Rafa, warns Djokovic

Shanghai - Arab Today

Novak Djokovic says Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal still rate among the world's best after they both dropped out of the top four for the first time in 13 years. Djokovic said it would be unwise to omit Federer and Nadal from an assessment of the world's top players despite a new wave of talent that is fast closing onRead more

Djokovic wins Shanghai Masters opener, relaxed over Federer record

Shanghai - Arab Today

A new-look Novak Djokovic said he had given up on chasing Roger Federer's record 17 Grand Slam titles as he made a winning return to the tennis circuit on Tuesday. Djokovic, the formerly indomitable Serb who has bullied his rivals over the past two seasons, said he had undergone a radical rethink after his travails of recent months. The 29-year-oldRead more