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8 Players Withdraw from ATP Shanghai

Shanghai, the penultimate Masters 1000 of the year has, in recent years, been one of the most unpredictable. Several withdrawals are already contributing to the narrative of the tournament as it’s set to get underway soon. Which Players Have Withdrawn from Shanghai? Jannik Sinner has once again pushed back his return to the court, withdrawing …

8 Players Withdraw from ATP Shanghai

Eight professional tennis players have decided to withdraw from the ATP Shanghai Masters 1000 event, adding to the tournament's unpredictable nature. Jannik Sinner, the 2024 winner, is among those withdrawing due to a knee injury, which will impact his ranking as the World No. 1. Arthur Rinderknech, last year's finalist, withdrew due to an abdominal injury, risking a drop in his ATP ranking.

Sebastian Korda and Ethan Quinn, both dealing with injury-related absences, will also miss the event. Joao Fonseca, Raphael Collignon, Roman Andres Burruchaga, Corentin Moutet, Raphael Collignon, and Roman Andres Burruchaga have all withdrawn from the tournament. Marin Cilic, who withdrew from the US Open's first-round match, replaces some of these players in the main draw, despite his recent form struggling.

Zachary Svajda, Joao Fonseca's replacement, and Facundo Diaz Acosta, who steps in for Burruchaga, will also compete in Shanghai.

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