The Shanghai Masters 2024 produced some eye-catching results on Thursday, leaving fans and viewers amazed. Let’s take a closer look at the results:
Jannik Sinner Destroys Daniil Medvedev
Jannik Sinner once again got the better of an injured Daniil Medvedev as he defeated him. The World No.1 made quick work of the Russian, beating him with a score of 6-1, 6-4 to secure his spot in the semi-finals. Sinner’s performance was nothing short of spectacular, as he managed to outplay Medvedev with a combination of powerful serves and precise groundstrokes. This is Sinner’s 6th win against Medvedev in their last matches.
After the match, Sinner said: “Obviously, I'm very happy how I handled today and this match.”
He also had some kind words for Daniil: "It felt like he had a bit of shoulder pain and couldn’t hit his forehand as well as he wished to. Hopefully, he can recover as fast as possible, but from my side it was a great match, a great battle, and let’s see what I can do now in the semi-final."
Tomas Machac Shocks Carlos Alcaraz
In a result that no one saw coming, Tomas Machac’s unexpected victory over China Open winner Carlos Alcaraz. Machac played an exceptional match, surprising Alcaraz and beating him 7-6 (7/5), 7-5. Alcaraz, who has been in excellent form this season, was unable to break Machac’s relentless pressure and match his speed. This upset has opened up the competition, making the semi-final matches even more exciting.
Some Machac magic ✨#RolexShanghaiMasters pic.twitter.com/QsvgmRSPhh
— Rolex Shanghai Masters (@SH_RolexMasters) October 10, 2024
Alcaraz was full of praise for his opponent, saying: "I felt like I was playing against a top five -- his level was so high. It was unbelievable, it was crazy for me."
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