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Gea Tops Mensik in Shanghai Masters Debut
Arthur Gea reaches Shanghai Masters quarterfinals on ATP 1000 debut after defeating Jakub Mensik.
In brief
Arthur Gea reaches Shanghai Masters quarterfinals on ATP 1000 debut after defeating Jakub Mensik. Arthur Gea, ranked No. 241, reached Shanghai Masters quarterfinals on his Masters 1000 debut after beating Jakub Mensik 7-6(4), 6-4. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
Gea reaches Shanghai quarterfinals
Arthur Gea reached the quarterfinals of the Rolex Shanghai Masters on his Masters 1000 debut.
Gea defeats Mensik 7-6(4), 6-4
Gea beat Jakub Mensik (No. 13) 7-6 (4), 6-4 to reach Shanghai quarterfinals.
Gea ranked No. 241
The 21-year-old Frenchman, ranked No. 241 at the start of the season, is now guaranteed a top 50 debut.
Gea faces Hurkacz or Davidovich Fokina
Gea will face Pole Hubert Hurkacz or Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, the No. 25 seed.
Gea's career progression
Gea began the season ranked No. 241, won his first ATP title in Los Cabos, and reached the US Open fourth round.
Mensik's record ends
Mensik ended his 21-match winning run on hard courts against players ranked outside the top 50.
The main idea
Arthur Gea, ranked No. 241, reached Shanghai Masters quarterfinals on his Masters 1000 debut after beating Jakub Mensik 7-6(4), 6-4.
