Nadal, Federer advance to Shanghai final for 38th encounter

Roger Federer of Switzerland hits a return shot against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina during their men's semifinals match in the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament at Qizhong Forest Sports City Tennis Center in Shanghai, China, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

SHANGHAI — Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will face each for the 38th time after advancing Saturday to the Shanghai Masters final.