Djokovic Defends Shanghai, Wins Second Straight ATP Event
Novak Djokovic beat Juan Martin Del Potro in a competitive match 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 to defend his Shanghai Rolex Masters title and win his second straight event. He also won at Beijing last week.
The Serb will remain at number 2 in the rankings but he is at least keeping pace with Rafael Nadal, who Del Potro beat in the semis. Djokovic, meanwhile, scored wins over Marcel Granollers, Fabio Fognini, Gael Monfils and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
In addition to Nadal, Del Potro beat Philipp Kohlschreiber, got a walkover against Tommy Haas, and routined quarterfinalist Nicolas Almagro. A healthy Del Potro had a strong Asian swing, as did Djokovic, and they are finishing the year strong.
Ivan Dodig/Marcel Melo won the doubles over David Marrero/Fernando Verdasco.
—Steen Kirby, Tennis East Coast
Tennis Atlantic 