Félix Auger-Aliassime’s Quarterfinal Loss at Shanghai Masters 1000 Adds New Chapter to Fairy Tale

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Félix Auger-Aliassime’s Quarterfinal Loss at Shanghai Masters 1000 Adds New Chapter to Fairy Tale

Shanghai Masters 1000: Rinderknecht Upsets Auger-Aliassime in Quarterfinals

Rinderknecht’s Breakthrough at Shanghai

In a surprising turn of events at the Shanghai Masters 1000, Arthur Rinderknecht toppled the Canadian Félix Auger-Aliassime, securing a spot in the semifinals. This marks a significant achievement for the French player, who has built a reputation for defeating high-ranked opponents throughout the tournament.

Rinderknecht, ranked 54th globally, defeated Auger-Aliassime in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-4.
Victory came swiftly as the match concluded in just 1 hour and 28 minutes.
This win is Rinderknecht’s first time reaching this stage in a Masters 1000 event.

The Canadian, ranked 12th seed in Shanghai and 13th in the world, aimed to reach his first Masters 1000 semifinal since May 2024 in Madrid. Felix has been in remarkable form with a record of 11-2 since August, but Rinderknecht’s aggressive play and effective serving proved decisive.

Dominant Performance by Rinderknecht

Rinderknecht utilized an aggressive approach, winning 85% of his first serve points and delivering 20 winners. His performance was a stark reminder of his capability to challenge top-tier players, and he will now face either Australia’s Alex de Minaur or Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals.

A Family Celebration in Shanghai

Arthur Rinderknecht’s victory extends what has been a fairy tale week for his family. His cousin, Valentin Vacherot, also celebrated success by reaching the semifinals. Vacherot, ranked 204th, achieved this by defeating four seeded players, becoming the first Monegasque to reach a Masters 1000 semifinal. He is set to play against the seasoned Serbian Novak Djokovic, the oldest semifinalist at a Masters 1000 event, aged 38.

Auger-Aliassime Fights On

Despite the loss, Felix Auger-Aliassime remains in the running for the year-end ATP Masters in Turin. Currently, he stands 10th in the race and continues to trail Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti by 530 points. The Canadian, who participated in the 2022 event, aims to bridge this gap before the finals commence on November 9.

Stay tuned to Emegypt for updates on these thrilling developments at the Shanghai Masters 1000.