Nikolay Davydenko Destroys Rafael Nadal 7-6 6-3 In The Shanghai Masters Final

Nikolay Davydenko of Russia defeated Rafael Nadal of  Spain 7-6 6-3 to win the Shanghai Masters today. Davydenko also defeated Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the semifinals yesterday. Davydenko also crushed Nadal 6-4 6-2 in the Miami Masters final last year.

Davydenko is a consistent top ten player, but he has never advanced beyond the semifinals of a grand slam. Nadal has a 4-3 edge against Davydenko but the Russian proves once again he is a legitimate top player. I wish  Davydenko believed in himself a bit more. I think Davydenko can definitely win a grand slam he has the talent, speed, power, and fitness. I hope this victory over Nadal will give Davydenko the confidence to believe he can beat the other top players.