Roger Federer demolishes Rafael Nadal, wins Shanghai Masters

Roger Federer brushed aside world number one Rafael Nadal 6-4 6-3 to win the Shanghai Masters and register his fourth victory of the year over his Spanish rival. (Source: Reuters)

Roger Federer is the only man who can still stop Rafael Nadal ending the year as number one.(Source: Reuters)

Roger Federer has now won four matches against Rafael Nadal this year. The 36-year old is having one of the best season this year, he has now won six titles this year - 2 Grand Slams (Australian Open, Wimbledon), 3 Masters 1000 and 1 ATP 500. (Source: Reuters)

Roger Federer has now won five consecutive matches against Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard has done it 3 times in the past against him. However, Nadal has never won 6 consecutive matches against the Swiss. (Source: AP)

Rafael Nadal tops the rankings followed by Roger Federer and Andy Murray at number two and three respectively. Federer remains 1,940 points off Nadal in the race for the No 1 spot but could close the gap with victories in Basel and Paris. (Source: Reuters)