Shanghai Masters: Medvedev beats Tsitsipas 6-4, 7-5; Quarterfinals set
ATP time: 1:44:12. The quarterfinal lineup at Qizhong is officially locked: Zverev vs de Minaur, Gea vs Davidovich Fokina, Paul vs Ruud, Medvedev vs Jodar.
| Player | 1 | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Daniil Medvedev | 6 | 7 |
| Stefanos Tsitsipas | 4 | 5 |
FINAL: Medvedev d. Tsitsipas 6-4, 7-5. Paul, Jodar, and Ruud through. Quarterfinals set. Sinner remains out.
Daniil Medvedev defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 7-5 on Stadium Court in the Shanghai Masters round of 16 on Wednesday. The ATP lists the match at 1:44:12. Tommy Paul ended the upset run of Zizou Bergs with a 7-6 (5), 6-4 victory. Spanish 19-year-old Rafael Jodar rallied past Botic van de Zandschulp 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-2 in 2:28:15. Casper Ruud advanced to the final eight after Felix Auger-Aliassime was forced to retire trailing 5-2 in the first set. Alexander Zverev has already secured year-end World No. 1. Jannik Sinner remains out for the season.
The stakes
The quarterfinal matchups are set: top seed Zverev plays de Minaur, Gea meets Davidovich Fokina, Paul faces Ruud, and Medvedev battles the rising Spanish teenager Jodar.
The rivalry angle
Medvedev earned another chapter in his heated rivalry against Tsitsipas, advancing to his fourth Shanghai Masters quarterfinal.
Players who could decide it
Former champion beat Tsitsipas 6-4, 7-5 to reach the quarterfinals.
Fought hard in the second set before falling to Medvedev in straight sets.
19-year-old rallied from a set down to reach his first ATP Masters 1000 quarterfinal.
Halted Zizou Bergs in straight sets to set up a clash with Casper Ruud.
Did you know?
- !Medvedev (5) d. Tsitsipas: 6-4, 7-5 in 1:44:12.
- !Paul (15) d. Bergs: 7-6 (5), 6-4. Jodar (12) d. van de Zandschulp: 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-2. Ruud (20) d. Auger-Aliassime (4): 5-2, ret.
- !Quarterfinals locked: Zverev (1) vs de Minaur (9), Gea vs Davidovich Fokina (25), Paul (15) vs Ruud (20), Medvedev (5) vs Jodar (12).
Head to head
Medvedev defeated Tsitsipas 6-4, 7-5 on 14 October 2026 at Qizhong Arena.
Sources
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