Atp Shanghai: Djokovic, Federer to Battle for Title in Shanghai

Novak Djokovic, the world number one, will take on Roger Federer, the 20-time Grand Slam champion, in the final of the ATP Shanghai Masters on Sunday.

Djokovic reached the final after defeating Fabio Fognini 6-1, 6-4 in the semifinals, while Federer beat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-3.

The two players have met 47 times in their careers, with Djokovic holding a 24-23 advantage. They have met twice this year, with Djokovic winning both matches.

Djokovic is the defending champion in Shanghai, having won the title in 2018. Federer is seeking his first Shanghai title since 2017.

The final is scheduled to begin at 3pm local time on Sunday.

Djokovic and Federer are two of the greatest players in tennis history.

Djokovic has won 17 Grand Slam titles, while Federer has won 20. They are both considered to be among the favorites to win the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the year, in January.

The ATP Shanghai Masters is one of the most prestigious tournaments on the ATP Tour. It is a Masters 1000 event, which means that it is one of the nine most important tournaments on the tour.

The winner of the Shanghai Masters will receive 1000 ranking points, which will help them to improve their position in the ATP rankings.