# Zverev Survives Scare, Bublik Overcomes Meltdown

> Alexander Zverev edges past Halys after tense Shanghai Masters clash, while Bublik recovers from racket-smashing outburst.
- Title: Zverev Survives Scare, Bublik Overcomes Meltdown · Ubitennis
- Summary: Alexander Zverev edges past Halys after tense Shanghai Masters clash, while Bublik recovers from racket-smashing outburst. Alexander Zverev advances to next…
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- Source: Ubitennis — https://ubitennis.net/2026/10/alexander-zverev-survives-scare-bublik-overcomes-racket-smashing-meltdown-at-shanghai-masters
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- Topics: alexander zverev, quentin halys, alexander bublik, shanghai masters, tennis, racket-smashing, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.