Shelton Advances, Sinner Withdraws From Shanghai Masters

Ben Shelton marked his 24th birthday Friday by defeating Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 7-6 (6) to reach the third round of the Shanghai Masters. The tournament is an ATP Masters 1000-level event. Top seed Alexander Zverev defeated Wu Yibing 6-4, 7-6 (4). Zverev had beaten Shelton in four sets in the US Open final at Flushing Meadows. Novak Djokovic won the China Open on Tuesday for his 102nd career title. Ninth-seeded Alex de Minaur advanced via walkover after Alex Molcan retired with an undisclosed ailment. De Minaur retired with an adductor injury in the China Open final against Djokovic. Qualifier Rei Sakamoto beat 23rd-seeded Andrey Rublev 6-4, 6-4. Jannik Sinner withdrew from the tournament with a right knee injury and announced a season-ending plan. CONTESTED: no disputes found in record.