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Djokovic Struggling in Shanghai: "The Laundry Bills Will Be Quite High This Week"

03/10/2025 16:48 - Arthur Millot

Novak Djokovic can't believe it. In the middle of the Asian tour, the former world No. 1 opened up about the extreme playing conditions at the Shanghai Masters 1000: over 30°C and 85% humidity that ma...

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Surprise in Shanghai: World No. 202 Vacherot Takes Down Bublik

03/10/2025 14:47 - Arthur Millot

A name nobody expected. A score nobody imagined. This Friday in Shanghai, the tennis world witnessed one of its biggest surprises of the season. Valentin Vacherot, ranked 202nd in the ATP, pulled off ...

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Surprise in Shanghai: World No. 202 Vacherot Takes Down Bublik

Video - Rune's reaction to Djokovic's full corner forehand in Shanghai

03/10/2025 15:04 - Arthur Millot

Novak Djokovic secured a prestigious victory against the 2014 US Open champion: Marin Cilic (7-6, 6-4). In his return to the courts since his US Open semifinal loss to Alcaraz (6-4, 7-6, 6-2), Novak ...

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Video - Rune's reaction to Djokovic's full corner forehand in Shanghai

"Marin didn't give me time to breathe," says Djokovic after his victory against Cilic in Shanghai

03/10/2025 14:35 - Adrien Guyot

Novak Djokovic reacted to his first victory at this 2025 Shanghai tournament. Djokovic made a successful start at the Shanghai Masters 1000. Facing Marin Cilic in the second round, the former world n...

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Djokovic-Cilic was the oldest duel ever recorded in the history of the Masters 1000

03/10/2025 14:33 - Arthur Millot

The figure is striking: 75 years and 139 days. That is the combined age of Novak Djokovic (38 years) and Marin Cilic (37 years), who faced off in the second round of the Shanghai Masters 1000. And thi...

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Djokovic-Cilic was the oldest duel ever recorded in the history of the Masters 1000

Video - When Alcaraz and Monfils Delighted the Shanghai Crowd in 2024

03/10/2025 14:08 - Adrien Guyot

In the round of 16 of the 2024 Shanghai Masters 1000, Carlos Alcaraz and Gaël Monfils met for the fourth time on the ATP Tour. However, a few months earlier, the Frenchman had delivered an outstandin...

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Video - When Alcaraz and Monfils Delighted the Shanghai Crowd in 2024

Djokovic clinical in his Shanghai debut: the Serb overcomes a valiant Cilic in the second round

03/10/2025 13:40 - Adrien Guyot

Novak Djokovic, back on the tour after his US Open defeat, demonstrated all his class by beating Marin Cilic at the Shanghai Masters 1000. Djokovic was returning to competition. The Serb, who hadn't ...

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Djokovic clinical in his Shanghai debut: the Serb overcomes a valiant Cilic in the second round

Vagnozzi wants to coach Sinner for a long time: "I hope to continue with Jannik as long as possible"

03/10/2025 12:22 - Adrien Guyot

Jannik Sinner's coach, Simone Vagnozzi, discussed his collaboration with his fellow Italian, who has won three ATP tour titles this season. Jannik Sinner has experienced many emotions in 2025. Winner...

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Vagnozzi wants to coach Sinner for a long time:

A scare in the second set but victory: Mpetshi Perricard reaches the third round of the Shanghai Masters 1000

03/10/2025 12:02 - Adrien Guyot

In a rough patch, Mpetshi Perricard reassured himself by dominating Luca Nardi in Shanghai. After Bonzi, Mannarino, and Humbert, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard was the fourth French player in action this...

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A scare in the second set but victory: Mpetshi Perricard reaches the third round of the Shanghai Masters 1000

Zverev and Sinner Enter the Fray, Halys-Lehecka: Shanghai Schedule for Saturday, October 4th

03/10/2025 10:15 - Clément Gehl

This Saturday, October 4th, will see the continuation and conclusion of the second round of the Shanghai Masters 1000. On Center Court, starting at 6:30 AM French time, Alex de Minaur will kick thing...

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Zverev and Sinner Enter the Fray, Halys-Lehecka: Shanghai Schedule for Saturday, October 4th

End of the Road for Mannarino in Shanghai Against Cerundolo

03/10/2025 10:02 - Clément Gehl

Adrian Mannarino stepped onto the court this Friday in Shanghai with confidence and was determined to play a trick on his opponent of the day, Francisco Cerundolo. The match started well for the Fren...

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End of the Road for Mannarino in Shanghai Against Cerundolo

Rune and Humbert Make Successful Start in Shanghai

03/10/2025 09:36 - Clément Gehl

Holger Rune made his debut at the Shanghai Masters 1000 against Sebastian Baez, a player whose preferred surface is far from hard court. Despite conceding three breaks in the match, including one rig...

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Rune and Humbert Make Successful Start in Shanghai

"That changed something in my mind and my tennis," Ruud recounts his turning point in Beijing

03/10/2025 07:42 - Clément Gehl

Casper Ruud arrives in Shanghai with confidence in his luggage. The Norwegian won three matches before pushing Carlos Alcaraz, the eventual tournament champion, in the semifinals. However, the tourna...

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The Drastic Change in Court Speed at Shanghai

03/10/2025 08:46 - Clément Gehl

The Shanghai Masters 1000 has always been known for the speed of its courts, regularly making it the fastest Masters 1000 on the calendar. But in this year 2025, the speed of the tournament's courts ...

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The Drastic Change in Court Speed at Shanghai

Shanghai Masters 1000: Shelton Surprised by Goffin, Bonzi Defeated by Diallo

03/10/2025 07:22 - Clément Gehl

Ben Shelton was making his return to competition in Shanghai after a shoulder injury that had forced him to withdraw in the third round of the US Open against Adrian Mannarino. Benefiting from a bye,...

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Shanghai Masters 1000: Shelton Surprised by Goffin, Bonzi Defeated by Diallo

Video - Shanghai 2013: The Strangest Sequence of Djokovic's Career

02/10/2025 21:39 - Jules Hypolite

The Serbian surprised spectators during the 2013 Shanghai Masters 1000. Without any real explanation, he found himself unable to control his movements during the final against Juan Martin Del Potro. ...

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Video - Shanghai 2013: The Strangest Sequence of Djokovic's Career

Overloaded Schedule? Djokovic Puts on the Pressure: "Complaining Won't Change Anything"

02/10/2025 21:16 - Jules Hypolite

In Shanghai, Novak Djokovic delivered a powerful speech about the tennis calendar. A direct message: without concrete commitment from the top players, things will never change. The calendar debate re...

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Overloaded Schedule? Djokovic Puts on the Pressure:

"Game, set and match Tsitsipas": Mohamed Lahyani's hilarious mistake in Shanghai 2023

02/10/2025 20:24 - Jules Hypolite

An improbable scene in Shanghai 2023: Mohamed Lahyani, star ATP umpire, officially declared the victory of... Tsitsipas, when the triumph actually belonged to Ugo Humbert. We're in the third round of...

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You expect this in a Futures": Opelka slams conditions in Shanghai

02/10/2025 18:39 - Jules Hypolite

During his match in Shanghai this Thursday, Reilly Opelka lashed out at the quality of the court. The American criticized the organization for a surface unworthy of such a tournament. Defeated in his...

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"I don't know if I'll play": Djokovic casts doubt on his participation in ATP Finals

02/10/2025 18:20 - Jules Hypolite

After already skipping the 2024 edition, Novak Djokovic once again leaves uncertainty hanging over his presence in Turin. A statement during a press conference raises a question: will we see the Serb ...

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With his withdrawal in Shanghai, Alcaraz loses more than one million euros

02/10/2025 16:08 - Arthur Millot

The Shanghai audience was eagerly anticipating the presence of Carlos Alcaraz, the young phenomenon and face of global tennis. However, it was an announcement that dashed all hopes: the world number 2...

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With his withdrawal in Shanghai, Alcaraz loses more than one million euros

Video - Djokovic and Rune Train Together Before Their Shanghai Debut

02/10/2025 12:01 - Adrien Guyot

Four-time Shanghai tournament winner in 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2018, Novak Djokovic will compete in his first Masters 1000 since April. Having arrived in the Chinese city in recent hours, the Serbian i...

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Video - Djokovic and Rune Train Together Before Their Shanghai Debut

Rinderknech Furious in Shanghai: "You Let Him Do Whatever He Wants, It's Crazy!"

02/10/2025 15:47 - Arthur Millot

In a stifling atmosphere in Shanghai, Arthur Rinderknech made it through the first round of the Masters 1000... but not without getting fired up. His opponent, Hamad Medjedovic, repeatedly interrupted...

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"Playing 5-set matches against Alcaraz and Sinner is very difficult for me, I have to accept it," Djokovic discusses his Grand Slam chances

02/10/2025 14:07 - Clément Gehl

Novak Djokovic is still chasing a potential 25th Grand Slam title. But currently, the path is blocked by Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz who have split the recent Grand Slam tournaments. The Serbian...

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I could hardly breathe anymore and I didn't know where I was," Atmane explains his withdrawal in Shanghai

02/10/2025 13:55 - Clément Gehl

Térence Atmane was forced to retire against Camilo Ugo Carabelli after playing 8 games in his opening match in Shanghai. On his Instagram account, the Frenchman explained his withdrawal: "Today, afte...

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I could hardly breathe anymore and I didn't know where I was,

Video - When Tiafoe Lost It and Insulted the Chair Umpire in Shanghai in 2024

02/10/2025 13:19 - Adrien Guyot

Last year, in the third round of the Shanghai Masters 1000, Frances Tiafoe and Roman Safiullin were battling for a spot in the round of 16 in China. After a very intense and closely contested match th...

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Video - When Tiafoe Lost It and Insulted the Chair Umpire in Shanghai in 2024

"I will have more information tomorrow about my body and my mind," says Sinner upon arriving in Shanghai

02/10/2025 09:22 - Clément Gehl

Jannik Sinner has arrived in Shanghai after winning the title in Beijing against Learner Tien. The Italian, the defending champion, comes in as the heavy favorite due to the absence of Carlos Alcaraz....

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"I can't train much," Zverev discusses his physical problems

02/10/2025 09:11 - Clément Gehl

Alexander Zverev is having a 2025 season that probably doesn't meet his expectations. The German has also been suffering from back problems since this summer. In a press conference, he discussed thes...

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First match and first victory in Shanghai for Bonzi: the Frenchman escapes Opelka's clutches

02/10/2025 09:05 - Adrien Guyot

Benjamin Bonzi delivered an impressive performance at the Shanghai Masters 1000 by defeating the always formidable Reilly Opelka. Following the eliminations of French compatriots Terence Atmane and U...

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First match and first victory in Shanghai for Bonzi: the Frenchman escapes Opelka's clutches