Tennis Wrapup Last one Week

Last one week has been quiet happening for the tennis world.From Federer-Nadal final to the comeback of Maria Sharapova,the last week had a lot to offer.

Starting with the most talked point i.e.the Federer -Nadal faceoff.

It was fouth time this year and first time in Shanghai that both these legends were playing against each other for the title.But this time it was not so difficult for Federer to get past the challenge Nadal.Federer won in straight sets 6-3;6-4.The match was not that close but thanks to the hype that helped the publicity of this match.Federer broke Nadal in the very first game and send out a statement for the rest of the match.What followed this was complete dominance.It was the fifth time in a row that Federer beat Nadal and second time that he won the China Masters crown.Federer now has send a clear message to everyone about the rest of the season.This has made Federer a clear contender for the ATP World Tour Finals starting from 12 November.

The next big news was the comeback of Maria Sharapova

After a fifteen month long Doping ban,the Russian tennis player made a comeback by winning her first tile post her Doping ban.Though she didn't look at her best but it was enough for her to win the Tianjin Open in China.In the final she beat Aryna Sabalenka,the 19 year old tennis player from Bealarus.It is good to see Maria back after such a tough phase.

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