Roger Federer beats Rafael Nadal in Shanghai Masters

Wimbledon champion Roger Federer beat world number one Rafael Nadal 6-4 6-3 in the Shanghai Masters final to capture his sixth title of the year.

The 36-year-old Swiss, who has lost only four times in 2017, was again in imperious form as he won in 72 minutes.

It was his fourth win of the year against Nadal and his fifth in succession over the Spaniard.

China Open: Nadal Set for 'Big' Isner Test in Quarters

Rafael Nadal said he was braced for the "huge" serve of John Isner after Spain's world number one bulldozed his way into the China Open quarter-finals on Thursday.

The 16-time Grand Slam champion Nadal saw off the young Russian Karen Khachanov 6-3, 6-3 to set up a last-eight clash with Isner in Beijing.