Roger Federer sweeps aside Rafael Nadal to win Shanghai Masters

36-year-old secures sixth title of the year after fifth consecutive win over old rival

Rafael Nadal extends winning streak to 14 matches

The 31-year-old dispatches Fabio Fognini to reach quarter-finals at Shanghai Masters

‘Very happy, no?’ Nadal’s cup runneth over after grand slam win

World number one has now won 16 majors, but talk is still about rivalry with Federer

Rafael Nadal lives up to billing to chalk up 16th Grand Slam

Spanish star beats South Africa’s Kevin Anderson in straight sets at US Open

Rafael Nadal sweeps past Del Potro and into US Open final

Spaniard wins in four sets and faces Kevin Anderson as he bids for 16th Grand Slam

Maria Sharapova handed US Open wild card

Tournament will be Russian’s first Grand Slam appearance since 15-month ban

Djokovic nonplussed by McEnroe’s Woods comparison

Serb on McEnroe: 'He’s very well known for his, you know, kind of bold comments'

Andy Murray in same half of Wimbledon draw as Rafael Nadal

Champion yet to learn first round opponent, Federer and Djokovic could meet in semis

Andy Murray makes light work of Karen Khachanov in Paris

World number one reached 29th Grand Slam quarter-final after straight sets win

Rafael Nadal through to last 16 in Rome after Almagro injury

Italian Open favourite raced into a 3-0 lead before Spanish compatriot retired

Novak Djokovic desperate to repair aura of invincibility

Serb consumed by reality of battle and has inner animal that resides in all the greats

Stan Wawrinka stays humble after deserved US Open victory

Swiss champion refuses to put himself with the greats after beating Novak Djokovic

Stan Wawrinka stuns Novak Djokovic to seal first US Open

Wawrinka secures fourth Grand Slam after four pulsating sets at Flushing Meadows

Andy Murray made to work hard to make last-16 in New York

Italy’s Paolo Lorenzi makes it a stern test for Wimbledon and Olympic champion

Juan Martin del Potro powers his way into US Open last-16

Argentinian continues his impressive renaissance with win over Dvaid Ferrer

Juan Martin Del Potro continues resurgence as Flushing Meadows

Argentinian returned to action at Wimbledon after two years out with injury

Rio 2016: Novak Djokovic’s gold medal dream ends in tears

Beaten in the first round by Juan Martín del Potro with Williams sisters out of doubles

Ireland beware as Los Pumas embrace rhythms of own football gods

Argentina team are playing brand of rugby that has Maradona cheering in stands

Novak Djokovic warms to his task

Tomas Berdych and Juan Martin del Potro bow out at Indian Wells

Roger Federer to face tougher tests

Federer on cruise control in Melbourne but sterner challengers now await the Swiss

Players feeling the heat in Melbourne

Murray, Nadal and Del Potro advance to second round in stifling conditions at Australian Open

Tough draw for home favourites in Australian Open

Nadal stands in the way of Tomic, Djokovic handed enviable draw

Nadal’s victory over Berdych helps Wawrinka progress to ATP World Tour Finals semi-finals

Spaniard will face either Roger Federer or Argentine Juan Martin del Potro

Djokovic reckons Federer has noticeably slowed

It can be good to hurry a Murray

Defending US Open champion makes short work of Michael Llodra in late night win

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