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SHANGHAI, Oct 8, (AP): Roger Federer didn’t face a break point as he won his opening match at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday, beating Albert Ramos-Vinolas 6-2, 7-6 (5).

The second-seeded Federer, who is bidding to win a third Shanghai Masters title, dominated in the first set, but was tested in the second.

Federer struggled in the tiebreaker, falling behind 1-4, but eventually managed to pull even. He won his lone match point when he executed a forehand cross court volley.

“I focused and had good energy, because sometimes, you know,

Roger Federer of Switzerland prepares to hit a return shot against Albert Ramos-Vinolas of Spain during their men’s singles match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in Shanghai, China, on Oct 8. (AP)