Alcaraz to face Bergs in Shanghai Masters third round

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  Carlos Alcaraz is set to face Belgium’s Zizou Bergs in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Monday, October 12.

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  The match will be played on the Qi Zhong’s central court, with the start time yet to be confirmed.

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  Alcaraz reached the third round with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Juan Manuel Cerúndolo on Saturday.

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  Bergs advanced by beating Peru’s Ignacio Buse 6-0, 6-3 in 65 minutes.

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  Alcaraz won their only previous meeting, in the round of 16 in Tokyo in 2025.

Who

Carlos Alcaraz and Zizou Bergs.

What

They will play in the third round of the Shanghai Masters.

When

Monday, October 12, 2026; the start time has not been confirmed.

Where

The central court at Qi Zhong in Shanghai.

Why

The winner will reach the tournament’s round of 16.

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