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Federer's Final Triumph Over Nadal: Shanghai Showdown
15 Oct
Summary
- Federer defeated Nadal in their 24th and final ATP final in Shanghai.
- Federer dominated Nadal 6-4, 6-3 without facing a break point.
- Federer cited serving improvements and a bigger racquet for his success.
Roger Federer emerged victorious in the final ATP showdown against Rafael Nadal at the 2017 Shanghai Masters. The Swiss star decisively won 6-4, 6-3, marking the 24th and last time they competed for an ATP title.
Federer's performance was characterized by exceptional serving, as he did not face a single break point throughout the match. This victory secured his 27th Masters 1000 title and extended his winning streak against Nadal to five consecutive matches.
In the post-match conference, Federer explained that improved serving and adapting to a larger racquet, the RF97, contributed significantly to his ability to attack more consistently. He noted that avoiding clay-court matches against Nadal also played a role in his recent successes.
Nadal acknowledged Federer's superior play, stating, "He played so well, I think." He congratulated Federer on a remarkable season and high level of tennis. Their rivalry continued beyond this final, with three more meetings on the ATP Tour before their final encounter in 2019.
