Deep field stands in the way of Federer's quest for a Masters Cup three-peat

The ATP season will culminate in Shanghai at the prestigious Masters Cup. Here's a breakdown of the field.

Masters Cup draw set, with Federer in Red Group, Djokovic top seed in Blue

Defending champion Roger Federer will face Andy Roddick and Andy Murray in group play at the season-ending Masters Cup next week.

Federer seeking to revive mojo at year-end Masters Cup

Make no mistake: Anything less than a title at the year-end Masters Cup is unacceptable for Roger Federer. After a year fraught with adversity and question marks, the former No. 1 is primed to reclaim his mojo.

Nadal's goal to get knee fit for Davis Cup final

Rafael Nadal pledged to do everything in his power to rehabilitate his ailing right knee in time for Spain's Davis Cup final against Argentina in less than three weeks.

Year-end Championships: Super Bowl or All-Star Game?

The top players in the world are gathering at the tours' year-end championships. But what's really at stake? The pageantry of the events cannot be denied, but the outcomes will do little to alter tennis' pecking order.

Fatigued Nadal withdraws from season-ending Masters Cup

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the season-ending Masters Cup in Shanghai.

Federer withdraws from Paris; Nadal forced out by leg pain

Roger Federer pulled out of his quarterfinal match against James Blake because of a back injury Friday, while Rafael Nadal had to retire from his match against Nikolay Davydenko due to leg pain.

Nadal, Federer, Murray, Blake advance; Roddick clinches Masters Cup berth

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer rolled into the Paris Masters quarterfinals without the ousted Novak Djokovic.

Nadal, Federer, Nalbandian among Paris Masters winners

Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and defending champion David Nalbandian reached the third round of the Paris Masters without dropping a set.

Del Potro, Roddick boost odds of Shanghai bid at Paris Masters

Juan Martin del Potro beat Mario Ancic 6-0, 6-4 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Tuesday, boosting his chances of reaching the season-ending Masters Cup.

Paris represents last chance to earn a berth at Masters Cup

The top half of the Masters Cup men's field is set, but a handful of players -- including Juan Martin Del Potro, Gilles Simon and David Ferrer -- are battling for the final two spots.

Safin loses in Paris Masters; Berdych tops Ginepri

Former world No. 1 Marat Safin said Monday he was considering his future in the game after his first-round loss at the Paris Masters.

Spain's Rafael Nadal returns to France's Gilles Simon during a semi-final tennis match at the Madrid masters in Madrid on October 18, 2008...

Murray seeking third straight Masters Series title

The big four journey to Paris, the final Masters Series event of the season, in an attempt to fortify their seasons and gain confidence for the Masters Cup. But do they have the goods to wend their way through the draw?

Robredo, Tursunov advance with 3 Masters Cup spots at stake

Tommy Robredo and Dmitry Tursunov advanced Sunday to the second round of the Paris Masters, where three spots in the season-ending Masters Cup are up for grabs.