Roger Federer wins first Shanghai Masters title with victory over Gilles Simon . The year - old player will now move above Rafael Nadal in world rankings . The victory will move him above Rafael Nadal , who has been laid low with appendicitis , and up to second in the world rankings . Federer says he wo n't change schedule for him to regain world top spot . But the 17-time grand slam champion says he 's not slowing down yet .
Roger Federer wins first Shanghai Masters title with victory over Gilles Simon . The year - old player will now move above Rafael Nadal in world rankings . Federer says he wo n't change schedule for him to regain world top spot . But the 17-time grand slam champion says he 's not slowing down yet .