Thrilling Encounter at the Shanghai Masters
In a thrilling encounter at the Shanghai Masters, David Goffin turned the tide after losing a first-set tiebreak to achieve a resounding victory over Alexandre Müller. The match, held on Wednesday, saw the former world No. 7 recover and seal the match with a scoreline of 6-7 (6), 6-1, 6-1.
David Goffin’s Impressive Career
At 34, Goffin has had an impressive career, having reached the quarterfinals at four Grand Slam tournaments, clinching six ATP titles, and competing in a Masters 1000 final in Cincinnati.
Top Seeds in Action
In this prestigious tournament, all top-seeded players began their campaigns with first-round byes. Notably, Jannik Sinner, fresh off his triumph at the China Open in Beijing, and Novak Djokovic, seeded fourth and a four-time winner in Shanghai, will start their matches in the second round on Friday. Djokovic is returning to action following a semifinal loss to Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open.
Alcaraz Withdraws from Shanghai Masters
In a related development, Alcaraz, who recently claimed victory over Taylor Fritz in the Japan Open final, announced via Instagram that he has decided to withdraw from the Shanghai Masters. He attributed his decision to ongoing physical concerns and expressed the importance of prioritizing rest and recovery with the support of his team.
