Shanghai Masters is a professional men's lawn tennis tournament that is played on both outdoor as well as hard courts. It is annually held in month of October at  Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena which is located in Minhang district of Shanghai. Shanghai Masters is eighth out of nine ATP Tour Masters events of ATP Tour and special thing about this tournament is that it is only competition that is t played in Europe or rth America. However, this tournament has ar unique specialty as well. 

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'Federer Day' at Shanghai Masters

Believe it or t but re is a day which has been dedicated to tennis legend Roger Federer. In an interview with ATP Rio, Michael Lueva, Tournament Director of Shanghai Masters has revealed why a day has been dedicated to winner of 20 Grand Slams. Federer Day is held on Saturday. 

"About three years ago speaking with Roger, he really has so many fans that he wanted to do something for fans and so he has an open practice session on central court. We h never opened stium on a Saturday in past years. We h a number of fun activities for fans and families. We organise a shoutout involving Roger, Marin Cilic, and professional basketball stars. fans loved it in terms of social media, television", said  Lueva. 

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Federer and Nal mentor Fabio Fognini

Both Roger Federer and Rafael Nal were on same p during Laver Cup which was played last month. veteran players were seen mentoring World . 11 Fabio Fognini during his singles match against Jack Sock as Team Europe took on Team World.  Fognini seemed to be a bit carried away and stressed out and while he was taking a water break, both Federer and Nal came forward to encour him with ir wise words. Federer told Italian to focus on his game and urged him to igre negativity and urged him to be positive. 

"Believe in good thing", said Federer.

 Nal, on or hand, was heard giving encouraging in Spanish.

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