Shanghai, Oct 13, 2026 (AFP) - Zverev defies 'physical issues' to reach Shanghai Masters quarter-finals

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2026-10-13

Top-seeded Alexander Zverev toughed out two tie-breaks to beat Alexander Bublik 7-6 (8/6), 4-6, 7-6 (7/1) at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday, winning his first match since being guaranteed the year-end world number one ranking. The 29-year-old German will play Alex de Minaur in the quarter-finals. "Really difficult match," Zverev said. "I had some physical issues so, you know, I was maybe slower," he told the crowd. "My ankle was acting up unfort......

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