Zverev defies ‘physical issues’ to reach Shanghai Masters quarter-finals
The top-seeded German toughed out two tie-breaks to beat Alexander Bublik 7-6 (8/6), 4-6, 7-6 (7/1).
Shanghai Masters quarter-finalist Alexander Zverev overcame alleged physical issues to defeat Alexander Bublik 7-6 (8/6), 4-6, 7-6 (7/1). The 29-year-old German will face Alex de Minaur in the next round. Zverev, currently the world's second-ranked player, was assured the year-end number one spot after Carlos Alcaraz lost to Zizou Bergs on Monday.
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- Zverev defies ‘physical issues’ to reach Shanghai Masters quarter-finals freemalaysiatoday.com
- Zverev beats Bublik at Shanghai Masters in first match since securing year-end No. 1 winnipegfreepress.com