Hurkacz Triumphs Over Zhang in Shanghai Masters, Advances to Quarterfinals

Hubert Hurkacz secured his spot in the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters after a hard-fought battle against the local favorite, Zhang Zhizhen. The match ended with a scoreline of 7-6(6), 4-6, 7-6(4) in Hurkacz’s favor.

In the upcoming quarterfinal match, Hurkacz is set to face Hungarian player Fabian Marozsan, who emerged victorious with a 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-4 win over the eighth seed, Casper Ruud. Marozsan expressed his satisfaction with the win, acknowledging the challenge of playing against a top-10 player. “It’s never easy to finish the match,” Marozsan commented. “I’m very happy to win the match.”

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Sebastian Korda, representing the United States, also progressed to the quarterfinals with an impressive 7-5, 7-6 (6) victory over Francisco Cerundolo from Argentina. Korda’s performance in the tiebreak was particularly praiseworthy, and he expressed his contentment with his overall play. “I stayed calm when he was a couple of mini-breaks up, and I’m just happy with how I played overall,” Korda noted.

Korda is set to face his compatriot, Ben Shelton, in the quarterfinals. Shelton, celebrating his 21st birthday, marked the occasion with a remarkable comeback. He rallied from behind to defeat the sixth seed, Jannik Sinner of Italy, with a score of 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5). This victory marked Shelton’s first appearance in the quarterfinals of a Masters 1000 event, and he was elated by his own resilience and toughness on the court. “I surprised myself a little bit,” Shelton reflected, emphasizing the confidence and belief he gained from the match.

-IANS