Swiss tennis player Roger Federer (33) won his first Shanghai Masters title in China on 12 October, with a straight set of victories over 29-year-old French player Gilles Simon. Federer, a 17-time Gland Slam winner, won the game after Simon hit a forehand into the net, giving him a 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (7-2) victory. “To win the biggest tournament in Asia is a treat,†said Federer. “I got lucky to come through the first round after saving five match points. It’s been a dream week.â€
Alexandra Torrealba
