Alcaraz Feeling 'Mentally Fresh' Ahead of Shanghai Return
- Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz arrived at the Shanghai Masters on Thursday feeling "mentally fresh" after winning the Japan Open, seeking to improve his Shanghai record.
- Returning from a wrist injury that sidelined him, the 23-year-old is adapting to the demanding "Asian swing" after months away from competition.
- Alcaraz's path opened after Jannik Sinner announced he is ending his season due to a knee injury, leaving Germany's Alexander Zverev and Serbian veteran Novak Djokovic as main rivals.
- "Ready to take on the challenge" in Shanghai, Alcaraz begins his second-round campaign against either Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo or Colombia's Nicolas Mejia.
- Having missed last year's tournament due to fitness issues, Alcaraz seeks a deep run in Shanghai and is among headline names for the One Point Slam.
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Shanghai (AFP) - Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, sporting his new mustache, defeated Argentina's Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-3, 6-3, opening his campaign at the Shanghai Masters 1000 tournament on Saturday, just days after winning the Tokyo title, his first since returning from injury. The second-seeded Spaniard delivered a powerful performance, dispatching the world number 55 in the second round in just 66 minutes. "I'm very, very happy with the way I pla…
The Spanish beats Juan Manuel Cerúndolo (6-3 and 6-3) at his premiere in the Chinese Masters 1000, still with the good sensations of the title won in Tokyo and a new look change. Read
The Spanish was imposed by a double 6-3 and remains at a high level after having conquered the ATP 500 of Tokyo a few days ago; Thiago Tirante, Camilo Ugo Carabelli and Tomás Etcheverry were also eliminated
The Murcian solves without complications the takeoff against the Argentine Cerúndolo (double 6-3, in 1h 06m). It will face in the next round Bergs or Buse
The Spanish tennis player signed an exquisite first match in China, where he was really brilliant in all facets of the game and surprised everyone with his novel look
Carlos Alcaraz debuts new moustache look for Shanghai Masters
Carlos Alcaraz grabbed attention at the Shanghai Masters with a new moustache after successfully defending his Japan Open title in Tokyo. The Spaniard has frequently experimented with his appearance and will now look to carry his winning momentum into Shanghai as he chases his maiden title at the tournament.
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