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Rafael Nadal booked his place in the third round of the Shanghai Master, defeating Jared Donaldson of the US 6-2, 6-1. Aly Song / Reuters

Rafael Nadal and ROger Federer through to third round in Shanghai

The world No 1, fresh from winning the China Open in Bejing on Sunday, ruthlessly disposed of the unseeded 6-2, 6-1 in 54 minutes

October 11, 2017

Nick Kyrgios had lost the first set in a tie break against Steve Johnson before retiring without any reason given at the time. Chandan Khanna / AFP

Nick Kyrgios fined $10,000 and deducted prize money for walk-off at Shanghai Masters

Australian finds himself in hot water at the same event where he incurred a fine and eight-week ban 12 months ago.

October 11, 2017

Rafael Nadal of Spain attends a pre-match news conference ahead of the Shanghai Masters. Aly Song / Reuters

Shanghai Masters: Rafael Nadal savouring winning feeling after injury hell

Nadal, a 16-time grand slam winner who has suffered with knee problems for several years, plays unseeded American Jared Donaldson in his opener in Shanghai

October 10, 2017

Nick Kyrgios in action against Steve Johnson at the Shanghai Masters before retiring mid-match. Chandan Khanna / AFP

Watch: Nick Kyrgios in new Shanghai controversy after storming off court mid-match

Australian world No 21 quit after losing the first set, 12 months after incurring a ban and fine for his 'lack of best efforts' at the same tournament.

October 10, 2017

Serena Williams defeated sister Venus in the final of the Australian Open for her seventh title in Melbourne. Paul Crock / AFP

Australian Open return for Serena Williams 'at the top of her mind' four months after giving birth

American former world No 1 is a seven-time champion in Melbourne, winning this year's tournament while pregnant.

October 10, 2017

Roger Federer, who won the Australian Open and Wimbledon titles in 2017, cannot believe what a year he has had. Chandan Khanna / AFP

Roger Federer ecstatic about 2017 success but already looking forward to 2018

Swiss great also pleased to see revival of rival Rafael Nadal with whom he split grand slam titles this year

October 9, 2017

Simona Halep has been a permanent fixture in women's tennis since January 2014. Mark Schiefelbei / AP Photo

Simona Halep deserves No 1 ranking despite lack of grand slam titles

Being world's top-ranked woman player highlights ability over period of time, while a major is played over just two weeks and there is always element of luck of draw

October 9, 2017

Rafael Nadal, right, holds the winner's trophy after defeating Nick Kyrgios, left, 6-2, 6-1 in the final of the China Open in Beijing on Sunday. Lintao Zhang / Getty Images

Rafael Nadal says 'little bit unusual' Nick Kyrgios can go all the way

World No 1 said Kyrgios "has everything" to succeed despite his latest high-profile meltdown in the China Open final

October 9, 2017

Rafael Nadal was never really in trouble against the temperamental Nick Kyrgios. Jason Lee / Reuters

Rafael Nadal destroys Nick Kyrgios in China to win sixth title of 2017

World No 1 wins in straight sets to clinch China Open for first time since 2005 debut

October 8, 2017

Caroline Garcia is in excellent form, having beat Simona Halep in straight sets to win the China Open title. Jason Lee / Reuters

Sharapova next after Garcia beats Halep to clinch China Open title

Five-time grand slam champion paired with top-seeded Frenchwoman in Tianjin Open opener

October 8, 2017

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates his win against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria. Jason Lee / Reuters

China Open: Rafael Nadal wades into schedule debate after beating Grigor Dimitrov to reach Beijing final

"When I have been in that position [injured], I don't remember the people talking that much about these things," Nadal said after defeating Dimitrov, 26, in their semi-final

October 7, 2017

Simona Halep hugs a floral bouquet in the shape of the number one after beating Jelena Ostapenko in the China Open semi-finals. Mark Schiefelbein / AP Photo

Simona Halep climbs to world No 1 after China Open win over Jelena Ostapenko

Romanian takes over from Garbine Muguruza at the top

October 7, 2017

Rafael Nadal salutes the crowd after his win over John Isner in the China Open quarter-final on Friday. Wu Hong / EPA

Nadal sets up Dimitrov semi-final clash at China Open as Halep closes in on No 1 ranking

All the latest from the ATP and WTA Tour events in China and Japan.

October 6, 2017

Rafael Nadal won two grand slam titles and reached No 1 in the rankings this year. Nicolas Asfouri / AFP

Victorious Nadal wary of Isner at China Open and Raonic pulls out of Japan Open

Kvitova proves too hot even for in-form Wozniacki in Beijing

October 5, 2017

Nick Kyrgios sent down 11 aces in his China Open win against Mischa Zverev on Wednesday. Wu Hong / EPA

Nick Kyrgios to donate $50 per ace to help Monica Puig's Puerto Rico relief fund

Australian world No 19 is currently playing in the China Open and next takes on Steve Darcis in the quarter-finals.

October 5, 2017

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Rafael Nadal and ROger Federer through to third round in Shanghai

Nick Kyrgios fined $10,000 and deducted prize money for walk-off at Shanghai Masters

Shanghai Masters: Rafael Nadal savouring winning feeling after injury hell

Watch: Nick Kyrgios in new Shanghai controversy after storming off court mid-match

Australian Open return for Serena Williams 'at the top of her mind' four months after giving birth

Roger Federer ecstatic about 2017 success but already looking forward to 2018

Simona Halep deserves No 1 ranking despite lack of grand slam titles

Rafael Nadal says 'little bit unusual' Nick Kyrgios can go all the way

Rafael Nadal destroys Nick Kyrgios in China to win sixth title of 2017

Sharapova next after Garcia beats Halep to clinch China Open title

China Open: Rafael Nadal wades into schedule debate after beating Grigor Dimitrov to reach Beijing final

Simona Halep climbs to world No 1 after China Open win over Jelena Ostapenko

Nadal sets up Dimitrov semi-final clash at China Open as Halep closes in on No 1 ranking

Victorious Nadal wary of Isner at China Open and Raonic pulls out of Japan Open

Nick Kyrgios to donate $50 per ace to help Monica Puig's Puerto Rico relief fund