SHANGHAI (AP) — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets to win the Shanghai Masters on Sunday, Oct. 13, giving the Italian his tour-leading seventh title of the season. Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates with his trophy after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's...
SHANGHAI (AP) — Novak Djokovic and Taylor Fritz advanced to a semifinal matchup at the Shanghai Masters on Friday, Oct. 11. Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays a backhand return against Jake Mensik of the Czech Republic during the men's singles quarterfinals match in the Shanghai Masters tennis...
SHANGHAI (AP) — Jannik Sinner avenged his defeat to Ben Shelton in the fourth round of last year’s Shanghai Masters with a 6-4, 7-6 (1) to spoil the 22-year-old American’s birthday on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Jannik Sinner of Italy reacts during the men's singles fourth round match against Ben...
SHANGHAI (AP) — U.S. Open semifinalist Frances Tiafoe cursed repeatedly at a chair umpire after losing a match at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Frances Tiafoe of the United States (AP Photo/Andy Wong) Tiafoe sent about 10 expletives in the direction of official Jimmy Pinoargote during...
SHANGHAI (AP) — Two days after starting, seventh-ranked Taylor Fritz and 10th-ranked Grigor Dimitrov finally complete their second-round matches at the Shanghai Masters on Monday, Oct. 7. Taylor Fritz of the United States returns a shot to Terence Atmane of France during the men's singles second...
BEIJING (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz won seven straight points in the decisive tiebreaker to beat top-ranked Jannik Sinner, 6-7 (6), 6-4, 7-6 (3), and win the China Open on Wednesday, Oct. 2, extending his recent mastery over his biggest rival — who is dealing with an ongoing doping case. Carlos...
SHANGHAI (AFP) -- Hubert Hurkacz saved a match point before defeating fifth seed Andrey Rublev 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (10/8) to win a thrilling Shanghai Masters final on Sunday, Oct. 15. Poland's Hubert Hurkacz celebrates with the winner's trophy after winning against Russia's Andrey Rublev in their men's...
SHANGHAI (AFP) -- Grigor Dimitrov said he was playing some of the best tennis in his career as he marched into the Shanghai Masters semifinals on Friday, Oct. 13, and a clash with Andrey Rublev. Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov celebrates after winning against Chile's Nicolas Jarry in their men's...
SHANGHAI (AFP) -- Sebastian Korda reached his first Masters semifinal as he held his nerve to tame fast-rising fellow American Ben Shelton 6-7 (10/12), 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) in Shanghai on Thursday, Oct. 12. USA's Sebastian Korda hits a return to USA's Ben Shelton during their men's singles quaterfinal...
SHANGHAI (AFP) -- Grigor Dimitrov fought back to beat top seed Carlos Alcaraz in three sets and reach the quarterfinals on Wednesday, Oct. 11, in the latest upset at the Shanghai Masters. Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov hits a return to Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz during their men's singles match at the...
SHANGHAI (AFP) -- US Open semifinalist Ben Shelton fought back from a set down to defeat sixth seed Jannik Sinner on Tuesday, Oct. 10, and reach the Shanghai Masters last eight in one of the biggest victories of his young career. US's Ben Shelton hits a return to Italy's Jannik Sinner in their...
SHANGHAI (AFP) -- Shanghai Masters top seed Carlos Alcaraz fought through what he called "one of the toughest matches this year" to make the tournament's final 16 on Monday, Oct. 9, beating Britain's Daniel Evans 7-6 (7/1), 6-4. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning against Britain's...