Watch: Federer beats Nadal in Shanghai Post published:October 15, 2017 Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-3 in the Shanghai Masters final on Sunday. It was Federer’s fourth win of the year against Nadal and his fifth in succession. Nadal is still 23-15 ahead in the two’s head to head record. You Might Also Like Federer through to semis on day of upsets July 12, 2017 Nadal makes it a perfect 10 in Paris June 11, 2017 Chelsea’s unbeaten run faces strong test November 23, 2018