Tsitsipas Stages Comeback to Reach Shanghai Masters Last 16

Stefanos Tsitsipas produced an impressive comeback to defeat Taylor Fritz 2-1 and secure his place in the last 16 of the Shanghai Masters.

Fritz took the opening set 6-3 after breaking his opponent in the eighth game. However, Tsitsipas responded strongly, winning the second set 7-5 to level the match.

The Greek then maintained his momentum in the deciding set, claiming a 6-3 victory to complete the comeback. He will face the winner of the match between Daniil Medvedev and Dalibor Svrcina in the next round.

Elsewhere, Felix Auger-Aliassime defeated Pablo Carreno Busta 6-3, 4-6, 6-1 to set up a last-16 meeting with Casper Ruud. The Norwegian overcame Learner Tien 6-4, 7-6.

Spain’s Rafael Jodar also came from behind, beating Jiri Lehecka 4-6, 7-6, 6-4. He will next face the winner of the match between Arthur Fils and Botic van de Zandschulp.