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Masters Cup title underscores Djokovic's determination

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008

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

Associated Press

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.

Story | Conversation | November 15, 2008

Murray eliminates ailing Federer from Masters Cup

Associated Press

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.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008

Lost in the spotlight fine with Djokovic

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

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.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2008

Can Federer stomach another meeting with the magnificent Murray?

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

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?

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Davydenko beats Del Potro to reach Masters Cup semifinals

Associated Press

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.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008

Federer beats late replacement Stepanek; Murray reaches semis

Associated Press

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

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008

Stepanek steps in as Roddick withdraws with sprained ankle

Associated Press

Andy Roddick has withdrawn from the Masters Cup after spraining his right ankle during practice -- an injury he said did not appear to be serious.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008

Djokovic beats Davedenko in three sets; Del Potro wins

Associated Press

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.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2008

Federer loses to start Masters Cup defense; Murray beats Roddick

Associated Press

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.

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2008

Masters Cup debutants out to prove themselves

Sandra Harwitt, Special to ESPN.com

...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...

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Djokovic overpowers Del Potro as Masters Cup play begins

Associated Press

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.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2008

Federer says he's healthy enough for season-ending Masters Cup

Associated Press

Roger Federer doesn't like hearing himself announced as No. 2 in the world, and hopes his aching back doesn't hamper his pursuit of regaining the top spot.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2008

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

Sandra Hartwitt, Special to ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2008

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

Associated Press

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

Story | Conversation | November 05, 2008