Another superb program awaits us this Sunday at Masters 1000 de Shanghai with the end of the second round and the start of the third. Four Blues will be on track with a new derby for Ugo Humbert. Winner ofArthur Cazaux for its entry into the running, Lorraine will find Gaël Monfils. Big challenge for Alexandre Müller facing Stefanos Tsitsipas. Interrupted on Saturday, Térence Atmane et Taylor Fritz will resume their match. Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner et Daniil Medvedev are also expected.
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Derby Humbert-Monfils, Atmane and Müller have a lot to do
This Sunday, Ugo Humbert will play a third derby in a row. In the final at TokyoLorraine had been beaten by Arthur Son. On Friday, he resumed his march forward by turning off Arthur Cazaux. Very fit, Humbert will now find Gaël Monfils for the third time in 2024. The winner should then face Carlos Alcaraz. Used to playing in Asia, Térence Atmane shone in qualifying, then in the first round. The task promises to be complex in the face of Taylor Fritzfinalist of theUS Open. But it’s a good test, he started well, led 4-3 but not broken. The rain ended the duel, which should end this Sunday. Alexandre Muller still has a great challenger to take on. Faller of Félix Auger-Aliassime in the last round, the Aixois will try to string together a second big performance against Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Alcaraz, Sinner, Medvedev and a Berrettini-Rune clash
Carlos Alcaraz did not have time to celebrate his title at Beijing. The Spanish, entered the running on Saturday against has Juncheng Shangwill compete against another Chinese this Sunday, Yibing Wu. At the top of his art, the world No. 2 is aiming for an 11th consecutive success. Unhappy finalist Beijing, Jannik Sinner also returned to battle. Pfirst player born in the 21st century to reach 250 ATP victories, the next opponent of the king of the ATP, Tomas Martin Etcheverry (n°29), should not cause him too much concern. Daniil Medvedevstill deprived of the title this season, will have to be wary of the Italian Matteo Arnaldicapable of great shots.
A shock will attract attention by Chine. Matteo Berrettini, 44th player in the world but back at a good level despite his physical problems, will rub shoulders with Holger Rune14th in the ATP. The two men have already crossed paths this year, at Cincinnatiand the Dane won. Finally, Novak Djokovic will closely follow the meeting between Stan Wawrinka et Flavio Cobolli since the winner will join the Serb in the third round.
The program for this Sunday in Shanghai:
Stadium Court
From 6:30 a.m.
[5] Daniil Medvedev (RUS) – [29] Matteo Arnaldi (ITA)
[1] Jannik Sinner (ITA) – [31] Tomas Martin Etcheverry (ARG)
[3] Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) – [WC] Yibing Wu (CHN)
[11] Tommy Paul (USA) – [19] Alejandro Tabilo (CHI)
Show Court 3
From 6:30 a.m.
[7] Taylor Fritz (USA) – [Q] Terence Atmane (FRA) 4-3 interrupted
[10] Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) – Alexandre Muller (FRA)
[14] Ben Shelton (USA) – Roberto Carballes Baena (ESP)
Grandstand 2
From 6:30 a.m.
[9] Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) – Zizou Bergs (BEL) 6-3 2-4 interrupted
[12] Holger Rune (DEN) – Matteo Berrettini (ITA)
[16] Ugo Humbert (FRA) – Gaël Monfils (FRA)
Court 4
From 6:30 a.m.
[23] Alexander Bublik (KAZ) – Roman Safiullin (RUS) 1-2 interrompu
[13] Frances Tiafoe (USA) – [WC] Yi Zhou (CHN)
[20] Tomas Machac (CZE) – [Q] Aleksandar Vukic (AUS)
Court 7
From 6:30 a.m.
[28] Flavio Cobolli (ITA) – [WC] Stan Wawrinka (SUI)
[24] Karen Khachanov (RUS) – Marcos Giron (USA)
Court 6
From 6:30 a.m.
[26] Jordan Thompson (AUS) – Tallon Greek Spoor (NED)
[15] Lorenzo Musetti (ITA) – David Goffin (BEL)
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