Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner showcased resilience and determination to secure hard-fought victories at the Shanghai Masters, advancing to the last 16 after intense matches on Sunday.
World No. 2 Alcaraz triumphed over China’s Yibing Wu with a 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 win. Despite Wu’s lower ranking, he pushed the reigning Wimbledon and French Open champion to his limits in the first set, which was decided in a tense tiebreaker. Alcaraz managed to break Wu’s serve in the second set, capitalizing on a review to go 4-2 up and eventually serve out the match. Alcaraz praised Wu’s performance, acknowledging his recovery from injury and predicting a strong future for the talented Chinese player.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner also battled through adversity, overcoming Argentina’s Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-7 (3-7), 6-4, 6-2. After dropping the first set in a tight tiebreak, Sinner found his momentum, grinding through long rallies and breaking Etcheverry’s serve in key moments. The turning point came in an 11-minute game in the deciding set, where Sinner saved break points and seized control of the match. His win extends his remarkable run of form this season, with six titles to his name.
Daniil Medvedev also moved on to the next round after a 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi. Rain continued to affect the schedule, with play only possible under the roof of the main stadium, adding to the tense atmosphere of the day’s action.
With both Alcaraz and Sinner in strong form, anticipation is building for a potential showdown between the two stars in the later stages of the tournament.
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