Shanghai Masters 2025 Day Six Recap

Day six on the 2025 Shanghai Rolex Masters noticed the ultimate eight spots within the Spherical of 16 determined and one other main seed tumble.

Alexander Zverev, one of many remaining favourites after the exits of Alcaraz and Sinner, was surprised by Arthur Rinderknech, who as soon as once more proved his nemesis in a composed three-set comeback.

Whereas Zverev’s loss additional blew the draw large open, Daniil Medvedev saved his momentum rolling with a straight-sets win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, although the Russian regarded drained because the humid situations continued to take their toll.

Alex de Minaur and Lorenzo Musetti each superior in straight units, whereas Felix Auger-Aliassime strengthened his late-season Turin push with one other assured efficiency.

The story of the day, nonetheless, belonged to 19-year-old Learner Tien, who backed up his earlier wins with a composed victory over Cameron Norrie to succeed in his first Masters 1000 Spherical of 16.

Day Six Shanghai Masters 2025 Spherical of 32 Outcomes

Winner
Loser
Scoreline

Learner Tien
Cameron Norrie (30)
7-6(4) 6-3

Daniil Medvedev (6)
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (18)
6-3 7-6(5)

Nuno Borges
Juncheng Shang (WC)
7-6(5) 4-6 6-3

Alex de Minaur (7)
Kamil Majchrzak
6-1 7-5

Arthur Rinderknech
Alexander Zverev (3)
4-6 6-3 6-2

Jiri Lehecka (15)
Denis Shapovalov (23)
6-4 6-4

Felix Auger-Aliassime (12)
Jesper de Jong
6-4 7-5

Lorenzo Musetti (8)
Luciano Darderi (26)
7-5 7-6(1)

Key Matches

Arthur Rinderknech def. Alexander Zverev (3) (4-6, 6-3, 6-2)

Arthur Rinderknech surprised World No. 3 Alexander Zverev for the second time in 2025, rallying from a set down to succeed in the Spherical of 16.

The Frenchman, who beforehand beat Zverev at Wimbledon, dominated at internet (24/29 factors received in units two and three) and capitalised on Zverev’s fatigue, with the German visibly struggling within the decider.

It’s a major loss for Sascha, because the event is now large open with out Alcaraz and Sinner. On seeding, it’s his event to win, and one he needs to be in a superb place to take action if he’s appropriate in his evaluation that solely these two gamers are forward of him.

Alex de Minaur def. Kamil Majchrzak 6-1, 7-5

Seventh seed Alex de Minaur secured his thirty sixth hard-court win of 2025, defeating Kamil Majchrzak in 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Breaking serve 5 occasions, together with twice after trailing 3-4 within the second set, De Minaur’s consistency has completed the job this season, and he’s nicely poised to capitalise on a event win when he doesn’t run into somebody within the high 10.

Learner Tien def. Cameron Norrie (30) 7-6(4), 6-3

American Learner Tien, aged 19, continued his rise, defeating thirtieth seed Cameron Norrie to succeed in his first Masters 1000 Spherical of 16. Tien has flown beneath the radar in comparison with the likes of Fonseca, however he’s had a stable Asian swing and has a really robust sport.

Felix Auger-Aliassime def. Jesper de Jong 6-4, 7-5

Twelfth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime continued his Shanghai marketing campaign with a powerful efficiency, defeating Jesper de Jong to advance and strengthen his bid for the ATP Finals.

Previous to the US Open, Felix’s performances on the massive occasions had been tame, however he’s picked up loads of factors on the smaller occasions this 12 months, and after the Quarters in Cincy and semis in New York, he’s in with a shot at making the Prime 8 in Turin.

Daniil Medvedev def. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3, 7-6(5)

Daniil Medvedev prolonged his robust Asian Swing kind with a hard-fought, straight-sets victory over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.

The 1-hour, 45-minute battle noticed Medvedev dominate the opener with exact baseline returns earlier than Fokina mounted a fightback within the second set, forcing a tiebreak the place Meddy’s clutch serving sealed the win.

Meddy has a 9-3 document in Shanghai, however he regarded leggy in direction of the tip of the match, and we noticed in Beijing that the humidity can have an effect on him when he cramps. Tien is his subsequent opponent which might be fascinating.

Highlights

Shanghai Masters 2025 Day 7 Spherical of 16 Matches