Zverev Upset by World No. 54 Rinderknech at Shanghai Tournament
Surprises at Shanghai Masters: Zverev’s Upset by Rinderknech Sparks Tournament Drama
Zverev Falls to Rinderknech in Early Shanghai Exit
The Shanghai Masters saw a major upset as third-seeded Alexander Zverev fell to Arthur Rinderknech, ranked 54th, with a score of 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. Despite starting strongly by winning the first set, Zverev struggled to break serve again, succumbing to Rinderknech, who secured breaks in both the second and third sets to claim victory after more than two hours of play.
This marks the second time Rinderknech, age 30, has defeated Zverev this year, following a five-set win at Wimbledon. With a career-high 23 wins in 2025, Rinderknech progresses to the fourth round of a Masters 1000 event for the third time and will face Jiri Lehecka next.
De Minaur Battles Through Humid Conditions
Seventh-seeded Alex De Minaur showcased resilience in humid conditions, defeating Kamil Majchrzak 6-1, 7-5. Leading the tour with 36 hard-court victories this year, De Minaur demonstrated strategic plays by breaking Majchrzak’s serve five times, including twice in the second set where he initially trailed 4-3.
Reflecting on the match, De Minaur emphasized the significance of adapting to harsh conditions and mental composure. He advances to face Nuno Borges, who achieved victory over Shang Juncheng in a tightly contested battle. A win in the next round would mean De Minaur achieves 50 tour-level wins in a single season for the first time.
Auger-Aliassime Overcomes Minor Slip Against De Jong
Felix Auger-Aliassime triumphed over Jesper de Jong with a scoreline of 6-4, 7-5, effectively converting three out of four break points. Despite an on-court slip, he was quickly aided by a ball kid and continued to secure the win. Auger-Aliassime, who has performed strongly throughout August, will compete against eighth-seeded Lorenzo Musetti in the subsequent round.
Notable Exits and Absences
The tournament saw defending champion Jannik Sinner retire from his match against Tallon Griekspoor due to cramps, halting the game at 7-6 (3), 5-7, 2-3. Moreover, top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz, fresh from his Japan Open victory, is absent from Shanghai due to minor ailments.
In a notable American win, Learner Tien defeated Cameron Norrie 7-6(4), 6-3, adding another surprise element to the thrilling competition at the Shanghai Masters.
