This is how the Shanghai Masters 1000 draw looked, after the surprises and with Djokovic on the lookout
With the surprising falls of Jannik Sinner (retired due to cramps) and Alexander Zverev, the round of 16 draw of the Shanghai Masters 1000 2025 was reconfigured, with Daniil Medvedev as the last passenger.
After the loss of the world number one, the Spanish Carlos Alcaraz, hours before the start of the event and the defeat of the Italian on Sunday, the third in the ranking, Zverev, said goodbye. finalist in 2019 and surpassed by Arthur Rinderknech, with whom he had already lost months ago, at Wimbledon
Zverev, who also had discomfort (pain in his toe) and accused irregularities in his matches, was left early in the tournament. His absence eliminates another of the biggest threats that remained in the box, enriching the possibilities for less valued players.
The thing is that it left spaces for those who have overcome their part of the tournament with less wear and tear and can aspire more clearly to the decisive stages. These exits release the pressure from the upper sections of the box and generate new intersections of possibility, where physical management and consistency take center stage.
In the area of the painting where Sinner was, Tallon Griekspoor He has inherited a starring role, advancing through the Italian’s retreat when he was suffering from severe cramps.
But Novak Djokovic emerges with a notable advantage after overcoming a very tough match against Yannick Hanfmann in three sets under extreme physical conditions. With the big names out or weakened, his section is much more accessible, although not free: he will face Jaume Munara rival who will not impose favoritism but can drag the Serbian into long and tense exchanges.
Djokovic has the experience to raise the level in critical moments, but Munar can try to take advantage of any physical or concentration drop, ergo the match can become demanding if humidity and fatigue weigh.
In the other part of the draw opened by Sinner, the players present will have to add good games and maintain consistency. The minor keys, although not as spectacular in names, can give surprises if someone manages to hit a streak.
Another who benefits from the collapse of the painting is Alex de Minaur, who reaches the round of 16 with very solid tennis. His consistency from deep and his speed make him an uncomfortable opponent.
Zizou Bergsexecutioner of Francisco Cerúndolo, He is one of the names that has gained the most relevance in this new configuration of the tournament. The Belgian, who reached the round of 16 with convincing victories, has been solid on serve and confident in long rallies. Without the big names in their sector, their duel against Gabriel Diallo takes on a special dimension: the winner could be the big surprise of the tournament.
For its part, Lorenzo Musetti finds air again in a tournament where rhythm control can be decisive. With Zverev out of his side of the draw, he has the option of advancing to the quarterfinals without having to face a Top 10, something that can give him momentum.
Meanwhile, Learner Tien He has already signed his best Masters 1000 result and is not relax. The Next Gen ATP beat Cameron Norrie to reach the round of 16 and continue dreaming. But will have to deal with Daniil Medvedev.
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