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Federer 'saves best for last' to beat Nadal for Shanghai title

Federer thumped Nadal in Shanghai (Picture: REUTERS)

Roger Federer got one over his old rival, Rafael Nadal, to win the Shanghai Masters 6-4, 6-3 yesterday in a showdown between the two best players on the planet.

It was the 94th title for the Swiss legend, drawing him level with the great Ivan Lendl, and was a fifth victory in a row against world number one Nadal.

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