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Zverev Survives Scare, Bublik Overcomes Meltdown
Alexander Zverev edges past Halys after tense Shanghai Masters clash, while Bublik recovers from racket-smashing outburst.
In brief
Alexander Zverev edges past Halys after tense Shanghai Masters clash, while Bublik recovers from racket-smashing outburst. Alexander Zverev advances to next round at Shanghai Masters after overcoming Quentin Halys, while Alexander Bublik wins his match despite a post-match racket incident. Originally reported by…
Zverev edges Halys
Alexander Zverev secures a 6-4, 6-7(8), 6-3 win over Quentin Halys after battling through a topsy-turvy match.
“On a hard court, for me he’s one of the best servers in the world because he can hide his serve so well with his ball toss.”
Zverev's match point struggle
Zverev twice had match points in the second-set tiebreak but failed to convert both opportunities.
Bublik's meltdown
Alexander Bublik smashed his racket after losing the first set to Brandon Nakashima before winning 6-7(7), 6-3, 7-6(5).
Bublik's injury
Bublik cut his hand after breaking the top plastic layer of a fridge during his meltdown.
What it means
Alexander Zverev advances to next round at Shanghai Masters after overcoming Quentin Halys, while Alexander Bublik wins his match despite a post-match racket incident.
