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Casper Ruud Wins, Tsitsipas Upsets Fritz
Casper Ruud defeats Tien in straight sets at Shanghai Masters, while Tsitsipas overcomes Fritz for his seventh top-20 win.
In brief
Casper Ruud defeats Tien in straight sets at Shanghai Masters, while Tsitsipas overcomes Fritz for his seventh top-20 win. Casper Ruud wins his first hardcourt top-20 match since January, and Stefanos Tsitsipas records his seventh win over a top-20 player at Shanghai Masters. Originally reported by Ubitennis.
Casper Ruud Wins
Casper Ruud clinches first win over top 20 player at hardcourt since January with straight sets victory against Tien.
“Today is arguably one of, if not the best, win for me this season.”
Tsitsipas Upsets Fritz
Tsitsipas records seventh win over top 20 player after comeback victory against Fritz at Shanghai Masters.
“It is a statement. It’s a great win, against a player who has earned his stripes on the highest level of the ATP Tour for many years now.”
Ruud's Season Stats
Ruud is 30-17 this season with back injury hampering recent form, including withdrawal from US Open.
Ruud's Next Match
Ruud faces Felix Auger-Aliassime in last 16 after recent back injury setbacks.
“I expect a tough one.”
Tsitsipas' Background
Tsitsipas reached Shanghai final in 2019 but has only one Masters 1000 quarter-final since 2025.
Rafael Jodar Advances
Rafael Jodar reaches last 16 on Shanghai debut after defeating Jiri Lehecka.
“This is a great tournament, a great Masters 1000, and I’m enjoying my time here in Shanghai.”
The headline
Casper Ruud wins his first hardcourt top-20 match since January, and Stefanos Tsitsipas records his seventh win over a top-20 player at Shanghai Masters.
