Seb Korda Upsets Daniil Medvedev in Straight Sets at 2023 Rolex Shanghai Masters

The spherical of 32 on the 2023 Rolex Shanghai Masters is full, and the upset of the spherical was Seb Korda defeating Daniil Medvedev in straight units.

In a rematch from this yr’s Australian Open, Korda once more acquired the higher of his opponent to file his first high 5 win.

Elsewhere, Carlos Alcaraz noticed off Dan Evans in a extremely entertaining match, with Evans throwing in his total repertoire of selection to provide some good factors, which had each males overlaying each inch of the courtroom.

The ultimate encounter of the final 32 featured Stefanos Tsitsipas, who Ugo Humbert humbled. The Greek has been caught in a rut. Does his kind tie in together with his teaching scenario, or has his kind dropped off a cliff since he started force-feeding the world his relationship with Paula Badosa?

You may see the entire spherical of outcomes beneath.

Spherical of 32 Rolex Shanghai Masters Outcomes

Winner
Loser
Scoreline

Carlos Alcaraz (1)
Dan Evans (30)
7-6(1) 6-4

Sebastian Korda (26)
Daniil Medvedev (2)
7-6(8) 6-2

Ugo Humber
Stefanos Tsitsipas
6-4 3-6 7-5

Jannik Sinner (6)
Sebastian Baez (25)
3-6 6-3 6-2

Diego Schwartzman (WC)
Taylor Fritz (7)
6-4 3-6 7-6(5)

Casper Ruud (8)
Christopher Eubanks (29)
6-4 6-2

Tommy Paul (12)
Arthur Fils
6-4 6-7(7) 6-4

Grigor Dimitrov (18)
Karen Khachanov (13)
7-6(6) 6-4

Hubert Hurkacz (16)
Yu Hsiou Hsu (Q)
6-4 6-4

Ben Shelton (19)
Roman Safiullin
3-6 6-3 6-4

Francisco Cerundolo (20)
Marton Fucsovics
3-6 6-4 7-5

Nicolas Jarry (22)
Lorenzo Sonego
7-6(4) 6-2

J.J. Wolf
Matteo Arnaldi
2-6 6-3 7-6(4)

Fabian Marozsan
Dusan Lajovic
6-3 6-3

Zhizhen Zhang
Brandon Nakashima
7-6(2) 6-2

Korda Ends Medvedev Title Defence Bid

It was like Melbourne yet again for Daniil Medvedev as he fell to Seb Korda in straight units, with the American coming via 7-6(8), 6-2.

It was Korda’s greatest win of his profession, and he needed to work laborious to file it, saving three set factors within the first set tiebreak, one with a ridiculous level.

After that, he took cost as Medvedev appeared more and more annoyed on courtroom, maybe with the circumstances which he indicated went from the quickest in 2019 to the slowest in 2023.

We performed actually good tennis from the start. We had some lengthy rallies. I’m simply actually completely satisfied to get that first set underneath my belt after which it was only a matter of stepping into one in all his service video games and hopefully taking it residence after. He’s so fast, it’s actually powerful to get something by him, particularly when you’ve a courtroom this massive and the balls get fairly fluffy out right here so it will get slightly bit slower,” mentioned Korda. “It was positively one of many factors of the yr for me, I don’t learn about anybody else, however I’m simply very proud of the best way I performed at this time. It’s been a really troublesome yr for positive I had an extended pause on my yr for 3 months, particularly once I was taking part in among the greatest tennis of my profession to date. It was troublesome, nevertheless it’s an extended journey and I’m proud of the best way I performed at this time. It’s positively one of many greatest victories in my profession for positive. Korda on his win over Medvedev.

Sinner Maintains Successful Run

Jannik Sinner is having fun with himself within the Far East, racking up his seventh consecutive win due to a hard-fought 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 over Sebastian Baez.

Baez has confirmed himself to be a sturdy competitor this season, and he confirmed his greatest within the first set, however he couldn’t match Sinner’s consistency all through the match because the Italian took cost from the baseline.

I used to be anticipating a really powerful match. He was taking part in rather well within the first set. Within the second set, I attempted to play a bit extra aggressively, which labored higher. Whenever you begin by going a break up instantly within the second, it’s a little bit simpler to get into the rhythm. I’m very pleased with how I dealt with the scenario. Sinner on his win over Baez.

Schwartzman Finishes Fritz

It wasn’t way back that Diego Schwartzman would have been seeded on the Shanghai Masters, however a poor run of kind has seen his rating slip, and he’s solely within the draw courtesy of a wildcard.

Nevertheless, this week, he’s rolled again the years, beating Jiri Lehecka and now upsetting Taylor Fritz 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(5) to ebook his spot within the final sixteen.

I feel since Roland Garros my tennis was altering. I used to be profitable no less than one match in each single event, Clearly this isn’t my yr, so that’s the reason that on the finish of the yr to have these sorts of tournaments is nice. Not many tournaments to return, however it’ll make a distinction. Schwartzman on his season to date.

Alcaraz Aces Evans

Alcaraz vs Evans is quick turning into one of many extra thrilling matchups on tour, and whereas Evans has but to get the higher of the Spaniard, he definitely forces him to deliver out his greatest tennis.

This match was no completely different, with loads of cat-and-mouse kind factors, with Evans holding a 4-2 lead within the first set, however in the end, Alcaraz got here out on high over the period, making only a few errors within the second set to progress.

If solely Evans had that massive shot or 1-2 combo to land himself extra free factors like Federer was capable of, as a result of with that, he’d seemingly be High 10/5 given the remainder of his recreation + selection.

It was a very powerful match. It was one of many hardest matches I’ve performed exterior of the Grand Slams. Each time I play Daniel it’s a difficult match and I’ve to play my greatest to beat him… Each of us performed a top quality of tennis and I’m actually completely satisfied to get via. Alcaraz on his matchup with Evans

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Shanghai Masters Spherical of 16 Matches

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