The 6 men to win the Shanghai Masters: Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer with multiple titles
The Shanghai Masters has indeed become a significant event in men’s tennis since its inception 15 years ago. Here’s a recap of the champions who have made their mark on the tournament: 1. **Nikolay Davydenko (2009)**: The first-ever champion of the Shanghai Masters, Davydenko secured his third and final Masters 1000 title by defeating Rafael…
The Shanghai Masters has indeed become a significant event in men’s tennis since its inception 15 years ago. Here’s a recap of the champions who have made their mark on the tournament:
1. **Nikolay Davydenko (2009)**: The first-ever champion of the Shanghai Masters, Davydenko secured his third and final Masters 1000 title by defeating Rafael Nadal in the final, after a thrilling semi-final against Novak Djokovic.
2. **Andy Murray (2010, 2011, 2016)**: A three-time winner, Murray claimed his first title by beating Roger Federer in 2010 and successfully defended it against Nadal in 2011. After a close loss in 2012, he returned to lift the trophy again in 2016 by overcoming Roberto Bautista Agut.
3. **Novak Djokovic (2012, 2013, 2015, 2018)**: The most successful player in the tournament’s history, Djokovic has won four titles. He saved five championship points to defeat Murray in the 2012 final and successfully defended his title in 2013 against Juan Martin del Potro. His later wins came against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in 2015 and Borna Coric in 2018.
4. **Roger Federer (2014, 2017)**: After falling short in the 2010 final, Federer claimed his first title in 2014 by beating Gilles Simon and then added a second in 2017 against his long-time rival, Rafael Nadal.
5. **Daniil Medvedev (2019)**: Medvedev’s victory capped an impressive year for him, adding his second Masters 1000 title after defeating Alexander Zverev shortly after reaching his first major final at the US Open.
6. **Hubert Hurkacz (2023)**: Hurkacz emerged as the surprising champion in 2023, saving a championship point before defeating Andrey Rublev. Unfortunately, he will not defend his title this year due to a knee injury.
The Shanghai Masters continues to attract top talent, and with returning champions and new contenders, it promises to be an exciting tournament ahead!