Federer d. Nishikori

Federer beat Nishikori 6-4, 7-6(4) in the quarterfinals at the Shanghai Rolex Masters - Shanghai. Federer won 87 of 167 points (52%). Federer hit 10 aces to 0 and won 65% of points behind the first serve (39/60) against 62% for Nishikori. Federer converted 3 of 8 break points and saved 4 of 6 faced; Nishikori converted 2 of 6. The match was played on hard in China.