# 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.
- Title: Casper Ruud Wins, Tsitsipas Upsets Fritz · Ubitennis
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Ubitennis — https://ubitennis.net/2026/10/my-best-win-casper-ruud-downs-tien-as-tsitsipas-upsets-fritz-at-shanghai-masters
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.