Welcome to today’s social round-up, which begins with Roger Federer celebrating another win over foe Rafael Nadal.
Victory in the Shanghai final marked Federer’s fifth consecutive win over the world No.1:
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— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) October 15, 2017
What a wild week here in Shanghai. Thanks to all the fans and the tournament and staff for making it so special ??????? pic.twitter.com/jVWxtnh0pD
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) October 15, 2017
It was a performance that left former players Boris Becker, Nicolas Kiefer and Jan-Michael Gambill in awe:
The story goes on …@rogerfederer beats @RafaelNadal in the final of #ShangaiRolexMasters and the number 1 ranking still up for grabs…
— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) October 15, 2017
GOAT @rogerfederer ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
— Nicolas Kiefer (@Nicolas_Kiefer) October 15, 2017
Man Federer that was clean. I thought that would be closer. #fedal #shanghai
— Jan-Michael Gambill (@JanmikeGambill) October 15, 2017
Yet Nadal remains determined as ever:
Great tour in China, with the title in Beijing and the final in Shanghai! This isn't over, let's keep going!
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) October 15, 2017
Henri Kontinen and John Peers also left Shanghai with a winners trophy, their second title in two weeks:
What a great 2 weeks in china! ???????? pic.twitter.com/AvHfaofYHk
— John Peers (@johnwpeers) October 15, 2017
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova was relieved to battle past Daria Gavrilova in three grueling sets to win Hong Kong:
???????? Thanks guys for the support! #brutalthis1 ???? ??????? ?? ?????????! Title 11 ! ???? pic.twitter.com/BHxkmAipqu
— A. Pavlyuchenkova (@NastiaPav) October 15, 2017
Maria Sharapova won her first title in over two years in Tianjin:
#36 I will always remember you ???? pic.twitter.com/GEczLqGRRd
— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) October 15, 2017
Meanwhile, Alexandr Dolgopolov is busy admiring his style:
David Goffin is feeling tall, for once:
Just arrived in #Antwerp for the @EuroTennisOpen ! ???????????? pic.twitter.com/KTm6Rg6pj5
— David Goffin (@David__Goffin) October 15, 2017
It looks like Lara Arruabarrena has taken a wrong turn on her way to her final tournament of the season:
Último torneo del año??Luxemburgo
Last tournament of the year??Luxembourg pic.twitter.com/LIsCXQjjlf— Lara Arruabarrena (@laraarrua) October 15, 2017
Genie Bouchard thinks she’s hot:
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— Genie Bouchard (@geniebouchard) October 15, 2017
Maria Sharapova had something to say in Russian:
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— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) October 15, 2017
Alize Cornet is partying in Moscow:
Very nice players party at #KremlinCup ???????? ! Time to sleep now ???????? #matchdaytomorrow #goodnight pic.twitter.com/4RsSJMM6nj
— Alize Cornet (@alizecornet) October 15, 2017
Fabio Fognini is on dad duties:
Buona domenica a tutti! Io & Fede ci divertiamo cosi'… ???????????????? Grazie @BabyNanan per questo regalino!?? pic.twitter.com/HX3jtcqhop
— Fabio Fognini (@fabiofogna) October 15, 2017
And Garbine Muguruza is in a mood:
Sunday. pic.twitter.com/5R4DXjrNeV
— Garbiñe Muguruza (@GarbiMuguruza) October 15, 2017
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