Jannik Sinner Defeats Daniel Altmaier in Shanghai Masters Title Defense Opener
Jannik Sinner began his campaign to defend his title at the Shanghai Masters with a convincing win over Daniel Altmaier. The match, held on Saturday, ended with Sinner achieving a score of 6-3, 6-3. This victory allowed him to settle scores after losing to Altmaier two years ago at the French Open.
Match Details
Sinner, currently ranked second in the world, observed that this win marked his sixth consecutive match victory. This streak follows his success at the China Open in Beijing earlier in the week. Reflecting on the match, Sinner acknowledged, “I knew before the match it was going to be very difficult today. I didn’t have a lot of time to adapt here. But it makes it even more special.”
Previous Encounter
In their last meeting at Roland Garros in 2023, Sinner faced a tough loss. He squandered two match points in that five-set battle against Altmaier, making this victory particularly sweet for him.
Upcoming Matches
Sinner’s next opponent in the third round will be Tallon Griekspoor. The Italian player holds an undefeated record against Griekspoor, leading their head-to-head at 6-0.
Notable Withdrawals
In a significant development, top seed Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Shanghai Masters due to a left ankle injury. This withdrawal reshapes the competition landscape, increasing the stakes for the remaining players.
Other Early Results
- Alex de Minaur (7th seed) defeated Camilo Ugo Carabelli with a score of 6-4, 6-2.
- Daniil Medvedev routed Dalibor Svrcina, winning 6-1, 6-1.
- Yoshihito Nishioka upset 13th seed Andrey Rublev with a score of 2-6, 6-1, 6-4.
- Felix Auger Aliassime (12th seed) won against Alejandro Tabilo, 6-3, 6-3.
- Kamil Majchrzak defeated Brandon Nakashima, 6-4, 6-0.
With the tournament heating up, Sinner remains focused on maintaining his physical readiness as he looks to continue his successful run at the Shanghai Masters.
