PARIS – World number one Roger Federer will go up against Andy Roddick of the United States, Nikolkay Davydenko of Russia and Fernando Gonzalez of Chile in the opening groups stages of the ATP Masters which start in Shanghai on Sunday.
Federer, who defeated Jamea Blake in straight sets in last year’s final, will headline the Red Group. World number two Rafael Nadal of Spain will be the top seed in the Gold group which will also features Novak Djokovic of Serbia, David Ferrer of Spain and Richard Gasquet of France.Argentina’s David Nalbandian, who won the final two Masters Series tournaments in Madrid and Paris but failed to make the top eight, has announced that he will not travel to China as first replacement.His place will go to Tommy Robredo who will join Spanish compatriots Nadal and Ferrer.ATP Masters draw: Red Group Roger Federer (SUI) Andy Roddick (USA) Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) Fernando Gonzalez (CHI) Gold Group Rafael Nadal (ESP) Novak Djokovic (SRB) David Ferrer (ESP) Richard Gasquet (FRA).Nampa-AFPWorld number two Rafael Nadal of Spain will be the top seed in the Gold group which will also features Novak Djokovic of Serbia, David Ferrer of Spain and Richard Gasquet of France.Argentina’s David Nalbandian, who won the final two Masters Series tournaments in Madrid and Paris but failed to make the top eight, has announced that he will not travel to China as first replacement.His place will go to Tommy Robredo who will join Spanish compatriots Nadal and Ferrer.ATP Masters draw: Red Group Roger Federer (SUI) Andy Roddick (USA) Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) Fernando Gonzalez (CHI) Gold Group Rafael Nadal (ESP) Novak Djokovic (SRB) David Ferrer (ESP) Richard Gasquet (FRA).Nampa-AFP
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