Stefanos Tsitsipas Advances to the Second Round at the Shanghai Masters
The former world No. 3 advanced 6-3, 7-5 and is continuing his climb back up the ATP rankings.
- On Saturday, third-ranked Carlos Alcaraz defeated Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-3, 6-3 to launch his Shanghai Masters title bid, seeking to advance past the quarterfinals for the first time.
- World number one Jannik Sinner withdrew earlier this week due to a knee injury, while Serbian veteran Novak Djokovic arrived following his 102nd career title win at the China Open on Tuesday.
- Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced Thursday by beating qualifier Kimmer Coppejans 6-3, 7-5, while 33-year-old Australian Bernard Tomic qualified for his first ATP 1000 main draw in seven years.
- Sporting a new moustache, the 23-year-old Alcaraz told reporters he feels "mentally fresh" and now faces either Ignacio Buse or Zizou Bergs in the next round.
- Players continue navigating the autumn "Asian swing" that follows the U.S. Open; Alcaraz, who previously criticized the packed schedule, emphasized he is "ready to take on the challenge" in Shanghai.
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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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