Masters Cup title underscores Djokovic's determination

The sprightly Novak Djokovic was not joking around at the year-end Masters Cup, closing out the season the way it began -- with a meaningful title and the rest of the field fearing the Serbian sensation.

Djokovic turns things around, beats Simon to earn Masters Cup final berth

Third-ranked Novak Djokovic reached the Masters Cup final by rallying to beat France's Gilles Simon 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday.

Murray eliminates ailing Federer from Masters Cup

Gilles Simon beat Radek Stepanek 6-1, 6-4 Friday at the Masters Cup but will have to wait and see if he advances to the semifinals.

Lost in the spotlight fine with Djokovic

His ballyhooed impersonations earned him instant fame a year ago. But after a mundane 2008 summer, a more subdued Novak Djokovic has tabled his pugnacious persona, and it's working out just nifty.

Can Federer stomach another meeting with the magnificent Murray?

Don't fret about Roger Federer -- yet. A Masters Cup semifinal berth is attainable. And what's up with those doggone ball kids? Did they really force Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to walk an additional (gasp!) .62 miles?

Davydenko beats Del Potro to reach Masters Cup semifinals

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France ended his Masters Cup drought with a 1-6, 7-5, 6-1 victory Thursday over Serbia's Novak Djokovic, who already had clinched a spot in the semifinals.

Andy Murray of Britain celebrates after winning a point against Gilles Simon of France in their men's singles match on the fourth day of the ATP Masters...

Federer beats late replacement Stepanek; Murray reaches semis

Andy Murray claimed a place in the semifinals of the Masters Cup with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Gilles Simon on Wednesday.

Stepanek steps in as Roddick withdraws with sprained ankle

Andy Roddick has withdrawn from the Masters Cup after spraining his right ankle during practice -- an injury he said did not appear to be serious.

...of Great Britain reacts in a singles match of the ATP Tennis Masters Cup 2008 against Gilles Simon of France, in Shanghai, November 12, 2008. Andy Murray defeated Gilles Simon 2-0.(Imaginechina via...

Djokovic beats Davedenko in three sets; Del Potro wins

Novak Djokovic reached the semifinals of the season-ending Masters Cup on Tuesday by beating Nikolay Davydenko of Russia 7-6 (3), 0-6, 7-5.

Federer loses to start Masters Cup defense; Murray beats Roddick

Roger Federer lost 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 to France's Gilles Simon in his first round-robin match Monday at the season-ending Masters Cup.

Masters Cup debutants out to prove themselves

...are not surprised to see newcomers Andy Murray, Juan Martin Del Potro, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gilles Simon join their ranks. In Federer's words, "I definitely think the younger players are making their...

Roger Federer of Switzerland gestures during his loss to Gilles Simon of France in their singles match on the second day of the ATP Masters Cup tennis...

Djokovic overpowers Del Potro as Masters Cup play begins

Second seed Novak Djokovic overpowered seventh-seeded Juan Martin del Potro 7-5, 6-3 in the opening match of the Masters Cup on Sunday.