Video - Shanghai 2025: Shapovalov and Lehecka Deliver a Spectacular Rally
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Indeed, it's a day of "hot shots" today. After Borges and his behind-the-back shot, it's Shapovalov and Lehecka's turn to offer Chinese spectators an exceptional point.
Facing off in the third round of the Shanghai Masters 1000, the two players engaged in a fierce battle. As evidenced by this point in the second set, when the Czech was serving for the match at 6-4, 5-4, 30-0.
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After a very well-placed serve, Lehecka approaches the net. What follows? A series of volleys and defensive shots ultimately concluded by Shapovalov. Despite this rally won by the Canadian, Lehecka still closed out the match in two sets (6-4, 6-4) to advance to the round of 16.
A video to watch below.
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