Tennis roundup: Zverev qualifies for ATP Finals while advancing to play Djokovic in Shanghai
(LA Times NBA)

Although Roger Federer finally won a match in straight sets at this year`s Shanghai Masters, it didn`t save him any energy. The defending champion reached the semifinals Friday by beating eighth-seeded Kei Nishikori 6-4, 7-6 (4). His first two matches both went three sets. `It was the same length,...