# Zverev Wins, Shelton Celebrates Birthday

> Alexander Zverev defeats Wu Yibing to advance, Shelton wins birthday match at Shanghai Masters.
- Title: Zverev Wins, Shelton Celebrates Birthday · UBITENNIS
- Summary: Alexander Zverev defeats Wu Yibing to advance, Shelton wins birthday match at Shanghai Masters. Alexander Zverev beats Wu Yibing 6-4, 7-6(4) to reach…
- Keywords: alexander zverev, shelton, shanghai masters, wu yibing, flavio cobolli, adrian mannarino, daniel altmaier, jannik sinner, sports, Zverev, Wins, Celebrates
- Source: UBITENNIS — https://ubitennis.net/2026/10/alexander-zverev-shelton-off-to-a-winning-start-as-cobolli-crashes-out-of-shanghai-masters
- Author: Adam Addicott
- Published: 2026-10-09T08:36:56+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: alexander zverev, shelton, shanghai masters, wu yibing, flavio cobolli, adrian mannarino, daniel altmaier, jannik sinner, sports
## Zverev Begins Campaign
Alexander Zverev defeats Wu Yibing 6-4 7-6(4) in a hard-fought match.
## Zverev's 23-Game Winning Streak
Zverev has won 23 consecutive matches against players ranked outside the top 100.
## Zverev's Year-End No.1 Race
Zverev could claim year-end No.1 if he reaches semi-finals or if both Shelton and Alcaraz lose.
## Shelton Wins Birthday Match
Shelton defeats Daniel Altmaier 6-3 7-6(6) on his 24th birthday.
## Shelton's Season Performance
Shelton has won 40 or more matches this season but struggled at Masters events since January.
## Cobolli Crashes Out
Cobolli loses opening match to Adrian Mannarino 6-1 4-6 6-3.
## Shelton's Next Match
Shelton faces Quentin Halys in next round after defeating Altmaier.
## Key takeaway

Alexander Zverev beats Wu Yibing 6-4, 7-6(4) to reach Shanghai Masters second round, Shelton wins 6-3, 7-6(6) against Altmaier on his 24th birthday.