Taylor Fritz beats Matteo Arnaldi in Shanghai after Tokyo heat setback

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  Taylor Fritz beat Matteo Arnaldi 7-5, 6-2 in his opening match at the Shanghai Masters.

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  The American said he felt better after struggling in the heat during his first-round loss at the Japan Open the previous week.

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  Fritz said the Shanghai balls became difficult to play with after they wore out.

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  He also said faster courts this year helped keep play moving.

Who

Taylor Fritz beat Matteo Arnaldi.

What

Fritz won 7-5, 6-2 in his opening match at the Shanghai Masters.

When

At the Shanghai Masters, after the Japan Open the previous week; the match date is not stated.

Where

Shanghai.

Why

Fritz said the heat in Tokyo had affected him because he had not acclimatised to it. He also complained that the Shanghai balls became difficult to play with as they wore out.

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