Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Shelton Wins on Birthday as Zverev Advances in Shanghai
Ben Shelton turned 24 and celebrated by winning his tennis match in Shanghai.
He beat Daniel Altmaier in two close sets.
Alexander Zverev also won and moved on to the next round.
Alex de Minaur advanced because his opponent could not continue.
Rei Sakamoto beat the 23rd-seeded Andrey Rublev.
Novak Djokovic was due to play later, while Jannik Sinner withdrew because of a knee injury.
Ben Shelton beat Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 7-6 (6) on his 24th birthday to reach the Shanghai Masters third round.
Top seed Alexander Zverev defeated Chinese wild card Wu Yibing 6-4, 7-6 (4).
Alex de Minaur advanced by walkover after Alex Molcan retired with an undisclosed ailment.
Qualifier Rei Sakamoto upset 23rd-seeded Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-4.
Novak Djokovic was scheduled to face Hubert Hurkacz, while Jannik Sinner withdrew from the tournament with a right knee injury.
- Who
- Ben Shelton, Alexander Zverev and other players competing at the Shanghai Masters.
- What
- Shelton and Zverev won their matches and advanced; other reported results included a walkover and an upset.
- When
- Friday; the article does not specify a calendar date.
- Where
- Shanghai Masters, Shanghai, China.
- Why
- Players competed to advance in the tournament; Sinner withdrew after announcing a right knee injury.
Players advancing
Players absent or unable to continue
Tournament participation
Players advancing
Shelton, Zverev and Sakamoto won their matches, while de Minaur advanced by walkover.
Players absent or unable to continue
Sinner withdrew with a right knee injury, and Molcan retired with an undisclosed ailment.
- Tournament
- Shanghai Masters, an ATP 1000-level tournament
- Shelton result
- Defeated Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 7-6 (6)
- Shelton milestone
- Celebrated his 24th birthday
- Zverev result
- Defeated Wu Yibing 6-4, 7-6 (4)
- De Minaur
- Advanced by walkover after Alex Molcan retired with an undisclosed ailment
- Sakamoto result
- Beat 23rd-seeded Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-4
- Sinner
- Withdrew from Shanghai citing a right knee injury