{
  "id": 12748678,
  "title": "Daniel Altmaier opens Shanghai Masters with comeback",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/daniel-altmaier-opens-shanghai-masters-with-comeback",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T00:24:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/racquet-sports/2026/10/1550162/daniel-altmaier-opens-shanghai-masters-comeback"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the inaugural round of the Rolex Shanghai Masters, Germany's Daniel Altmaier staged a remarkable comeback, defeating Denmark's Holger Rune 1-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4. The match concluded in 2 hours and 15 minutes, with Altmaier converting his sole break point in the ninth game to secure the lead. Altmaier acknowledged the physical and mental challenges he faced, stating, \"There were a couple of points where I really had to fight... My confidence hasn't been the highest. It paid off in a really special moment today.\" Rune, who returned to competition recently following an Achilles injury, produced 34 winners but had 31 unforced errors. Altmaier will face World No. 4 and No. 3 seed Ben Shelton in the second round. Yannick Hanfmann and Adrian Mannarino also progressed in their respective matches, while three French players advanced.",
  "summary": "Germany’s Daniel Altmaier rallied for a 1-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4 victory against Denmark’s Holger Rune in first-round action Wednesday at the Rolex Shanghai Masters.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}