# Zverev beats de Minaur for Shanghai Masters semifinal spot

> Zverev wins straight sets against de Minaur to reach Shanghai Masters semifinals.
- Title: Zverev beats de Minaur for Shanghai Masters semifinal spot
- Summary: Zverev wins straight sets against de Minaur to reach Shanghai Masters semifinals. Zverev defeats de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 to advance to Shanghai Masters semifinals.
- Keywords: alexander zverev, alex de minaur, shanghai masters, alejandro davidovich fokina, arthur gea, tennis, semifinal, sports, Zverev, beats, Minaur, Shanghai
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/tennis/zverev-beats-alex-de-minaur-shanghai-masters-semifinal-match-opponent-results-today/article71588161.ece
- Author: Team Sportstar
- Published: 2026-10-15T13:03:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alexander zverev, alex de minaur, shanghai masters, alejandro davidovich fokina, arthur gea, tennis, semifinal, sports
## Zverev beats de Minaur
Zverev defeats de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 to reach Shanghai Masters semifinals.
## Zverev's performance
Zverev landed 80% of his first serves and saved all five break points he faced.
## Zverev's comments
Zverev said he felt both players were playing well and was outhitting de Minaur.
## Gea retires
Arthur Gea retired hurt after trailing 4-1 in first set to advance Davidovich Fokina.
## Davidovich Fokina
Davidovich Fokina advances to semifinals after Gea retired following on-court treatment.
## Next matches
Friday's quarterfinals feature Rafael Jodar vs Casper Ruud and Daniil Medvedev vs Tommy Paul.
## Key takeaway

Zverev defeats de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 to advance to Shanghai Masters semifinals.