Oct 8, 2013

Rafael Nadal arrives for his press conference in Shanghai

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Oct 8, 2013

Rafael Nadal speaks at a press conference for the Shanghai Masters - where he will be aiming to create history

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Oct 7, 2013

Roger Federer and Ze Zhang share a joke en route to winning their doubles' encounter at the Shanghai Masters

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Oct 6, 2013

Serena Williams lifts the China Open trophy after defeating Jelena Jankovic

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Oct 6, 2013

Novak Djokovic was at full stretch to defeat Rafael Nadal at the China Open

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Oct 6, 2013

Juan Martin del Potro kisses the trophy

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Oct 6, 2013

Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy

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Oct 5, 2013

Runner-up Rafael Nadal and winner Novak Djokovic hold their trophies at the China Open

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Oct 5, 2013

Jelena Jankovic looks delighted after reaching her first WTA final in two years

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Oct 5, 2013

Agnieszka Radwanska congratulates Serena Williams on her semi-final victory

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Oct 5, 2013

Rafael Nadal salutes the crowd after reaching the final to return to world No. 1

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Oct 4, 2013

Rafael Nadal is just one win away from returning to world No. 1

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Oct 4, 2013

Rafael Nadal completed a stunning comeback to reach the semi-finals of the China Open

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Oct 3, 2013

Serena Williams smacks a backhand down the line

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Oct 3, 2013

Novak Djokovic saw off the threat of Fernando Verdasco to reach the quarter-finals of the China Open

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Oct 3, 2013

Serena Williams got the better of Maria Kirilenko to reach the quarter-finals of the China Open

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Oct 2, 2013

Rafael Nadal booked his place in the quarter-finals of the China Open and is closing in on becoming the world No. 1

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Oct 2, 2013

Rafael Nadal saw off Philipp Kohlschreiber to reach the quarter-finals of the China Open

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Oct 2, 2013

Ana Ivanovic stretches for a return to Polona Hercog

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Oct 1, 2013

Rafael Nadal celebrates his victory

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