ATP Masters Cup 2005 Draw, Results & Schedule

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David Nalbandian won the 2005 Masters Cup, defeating Roger Federer 6-7(4) 6-7(11) 6-2 6-1 7-6(3) in the final. The ATP Finals was played on carpet courts in Shanghai, China, from November 14 to November 22, 2005.

Champion
David Nalbandian
def. Roger Federer , 6-7(4) 6-7(11) 6-2 6-1 7-6(3)
Dates
Nov 14 — Nov 22
Location
Shanghai, China
Category
ATP Finals
Surface
Carpet
Prize money
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DateRoundWinnerScoreLoserH2HMatch
F (1)
Nov 22, 2005* F David Nalbandian #6 6-7(4) 6-7(11) 6-2 6-1 7-6(3) Roger Federer #1 H2H Match data
SF (2)
Nov 21, 2005* SF Roger Federer #1 6-0 6-0 Gaston Gaudio #10 H2H Match data
Nov 21, 2005* SF David Nalbandian #6 6-0 7-5 Nikolay Davydenko #5 H2H Match data
RR (12)
Nov 14, 2005 RR Roger Federer #1 6-3 2-6 7-6(4) Ivan Ljubicic #8 H2H Match data
Nov 14, 2005 RR Ivan Ljubicic #8 6-2 6-3 Guillermo Coria #6 H2H Match data
Nov 14, 2005 RR Nikolay Davydenko #7 6-3 6-4 Gaston Gaudio #9 H2H Match data
Nov 14, 2005 RR Roger Federer #1 6-3 2-6 6-4 David Nalbandian #12 H2H Match data
Nov 14, 2005 RR Gaston Gaudio #9 6-3 7-5 Mariano Puerta #10 H2H Match data
Nov 14, 2005 RR David Nalbandian #12 6-2 6-2 Ivan Ljubicic #8 H2H Match data
Nov 14, 2005 RR Nikolay Davydenko #7 6-4 6-2 Andre Agassi #5 H2H Match data
Nov 14, 2005 RR Gaston Gaudio #9 1-6 7-5 7-5 Fernando Gonzalez #13 H2H Match data
Nov 14, 2005 RR David Nalbandian #12 7-5 6-4 Guillermo Coria #6 H2H Match data
Nov 14, 2005 RR Roger Federer #1 6-0 1-6 6-2 Guillermo Coria #6 H2H Match data
Nov 14, 2005 RR Nikolay Davydenko #7 6-3 6-2 Mariano Puerta #10 H2H Match data
Nov 14, 2005 RR Fernando Gonzalez #13 6-3 4-6 6-0 Mariano Puerta #10 H2H Match data

Most Titles

PlayerTitles
Novak Djokovic 7
Roger Federer 6
Ivan Lendl 5
Pete Sampras 5
Boris Becker 3

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2025 Hard Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 7-5 Carlos Alcaraz H2H Match data
2024 Hard Jannik Sinner 6-4 6-4 Taylor Fritz H2H Match data
2023 Hard Novak Djokovic 6-3 6-3 Jannik Sinner H2H Match data
2022 Hard Novak Djokovic 7-5 6-3 Casper Ruud H2H Match data
2021 Hard Alexander Zverev 6-4 6-4 Daniil Medvedev H2H Match data

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Masters Cup held?
Masters Cup is held in Shanghai, China.
Who won the most recent Masters Cup?
The 2025 Masters Cup was won by Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 7-5.
Who has won the most Masters Cup titles?
Novak Djokovic has won 7 Masters Cup titles, the most by any player.
When was the first Masters Cup played?
The first edition of Masters Cup was held in 1970.
What surface is Masters Cup played on?
Masters Cup is played on carpet courts.