Sinner Retires in Shanghai Due to Cramps; Fritz Stunned

Mpetshi Perricard Shocks Fritz at Shanghai Masters; Sinner Retires Due to Cramps

In a day full of emotions at the Shanghai Masters, French tennis player Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard surprised everyone by defeating American Taylor Fritz, number four in the world. On the other hand, the defending champion, Jannik Sinner, was forced to retire due to severe cramps. Mpetshi Perricard managed to defeat Fritz with scores of 6-4 and 7-5, securing his place in the next round. The French tennis player stood out for his powerful serve, connecting 12 aces against Fritz’s 9. Furthermore, he achieved a break in each set, which allowed him to seal his first victory against the American. Mpetshi Perricard’s victory will pit him against the number 10 seed, Holger Rune, in the round of 16. For his part, Jannik Sinner, who came from winning the China Open in Beijing, was affected by the demanding climatic conditions and leg cramps. Sinner retired when he was losing 6-7 (3), 7-5, 3-2 against Tallon Griekspoor.

This is definitely not the way you want to win. Brutal conditions here in Shanghai all week. I feel very sorry for what happened to Sinner, I wish him a speedy recovery.

Tallon Griekspoor

In other notable results of the day, Novak Djokovic had to work hard to overcome German Yannick Hanfmann with a score of 4-6, 7-5 and 6-3. Djokovic faced difficulties against Hanfmann’s powerful serve and his good play at the net. In the next round, Djokovic will face Jaume Munar. Djokovic, who is seeking his fifth title at the Shanghai Masters, also felt affected by the tournament conditions.

It’s brutal when you have more than 80 percent humidity day after day, particularly for the guys when they play during the day with heat, with sun, it’s even more brutal.

Novak Djokovic

In other matches, Holger Rune defeated Ugo Humbert 6-4, 6-4. Zizou Bergs defeated Francisco Cerundolo 7-6 (1), 6-3 and Gabriel Diallo advanced due to David Goffin’s retirement. Carlos Alcaraz, who won the Japan Open last week, is not participating in Shanghai due to physical discomfort.