Ben Shelton admitted Arthur Gea outplayed him in a straight-sets defeat in the Shanghai Masters third round. The American credited the Frenchman’s outstanding return game, which neutralised his powerful serve and secured Gea’s first win over a Top-10 opponent
Carlos Alcaraz heads into the Shanghai Masters mentally refreshed after winning the Japan Open in Tokyo. The Spaniard, who returned from a wrist injury earlier this season, is seeking a strong finish to 2026 after struggling in previous Shanghai appearances
The Italian secured a 7-6 (7-4), 6-3 victory over the Serbian great, becoming the first man to win more than six titles in a calendar year since Andy Murray claimed nine in 2016. This one-hour and 37-minute win marked Sinner's personal best, bringing his season total to 65 victories.
In his Shanghai Masters quarterfinal, Machac delivered some of his best tennis to overcome World No. 2, winning 7-6(5), 7-5. Both players showcased high-quality play, but the 23-year-old shifted into another gear to secure his second victory over a Top-5 opponent, following his win against Djokovic in the Geneva semifinals.
Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden finished runners-up at the Shanghai Masters, going down to seventh seeded Spanish-Argentine duo of Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos 7-5 2-6 7-10
