Day two of the 2025 Shanghai Masters is in the books, wrapping up most of the first-round matches. Only one match remains to be completed: American teenager Learner Tien versus Miomir Kecmanovic, scheduled for Wednesday. Once that's settled, the seeded players will enter the competition, promising a surge in excitement.
Early Upsets and Notable Wins
Tuesday's matches might not have captivated casual fans, but several intriguing results emerged. Arthur Cazaux narrowly defeated Pedro Martinez in three sets, Matteo Arnaldi overcame qualifier Rei Sakamoto, and Juncheng Shang secured a significant victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic. Benjamin Bonzi pulled off an upset against Reilly Opelka in straight sets, while Jenson Brooksby continued his strong performance with a decisive win over James Trotter. Yunchaokete Bu of China concluded the night with a late three-set victory over Juan Manuel Cerundolo.
Shang's Home Soil Triumph
Chinese wildcard Juncheng Shang delivered a hard-fought victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic. The 20-year-old lefty, returning from a foot injury, showcased his talent with 32 winners in 1 hour and 57 minutes. He has a history of success on home soil, having won Chengdu last season. Can he compensate for a disappointing start for the Chinese contingent, with Zhang, Wu, and Zhou all exiting in the first round?
Brooksby's Resurgence Continues
Jenson Brooksby continued his comeback, cruising past James Trotter to reach Round 2. The 24-year-old looks to build on this momentum as the tournament progresses.
Looking Ahead: Djokovic, Sinner, and More!
The arrival of seeded players like Djokovic, Sinner, Rune, and Shelton is set to elevate the competition. The early surprises from the first two days will face a stern test against some of the world's best. Don't miss the action as the Shanghai Masters heats up!
Sky Sports + HD will provide live coverage of the ATP Shanghai Masters on Friday, October 3rd, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Last year, Jannik Sinner, the eventual champion, began his tournament run with a comfortable victory over Taro Daniel, while Novak Djokovic faced a tougher challenge against Alex Michelsen.