According to ATP calculations, Nadal can clinch the year-end number one status by winning his opening second-round match in Paris. Federer last played Paris in 2015 and won the title in 2011. On Sunday, Federer claimed his first success against del Potro in a Basel final, after the South American beat him in both 2012 and 2013. He now has won a Tour-leading seven titles this season after beating Nadal in the Shanghai Masters final a fortnight ago. "It's unbelievable how well Roger is playing," said del Potro.

Source: The Nation Bangkok October 29, 2017 19:52 UTC