Rolex Shanghai Masters—Shanghai, China
Djokovic and Medvedev Set for Potential Shanghai Masters Showdown
Saturday’s ATP Tour and WTA Preview – Friday’s Recap
Saturday’s action at the Rolex Shanghai Masters will feature 24-time Major winner Novak Djokovic and US Open champion Daniil Medvedev back on court, facing Valentin Vacherot and Arthur Rinderknech, respectfully.
On Friday, Medvedev defeated No. 7 seed Alex De Minaur 6-4, 6-4, and Rinderknech ended the hopes of No. 12 seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, defeating the Canadian 6-3, 6-4.
Medvedev leads Rinderknech 1-0 in head-to-head meetings, and Vacherot and Djokovic will be meeting for the first time.
In a fun fact, Vacherot and Rinderknech are cousins as well.
Wuhan Semifinals Set
Saturday’s semifinals at the Wuhan Open in China will feature top seed Aryna Sabalenka taking on No. 6 seed Jessica Pegula, and No. 3 seed Coco Gauff going up against No. 7 seed Jasmine Paolini.
On Friday, Sabalenka dismissed No. 8 seed Elena Rybakina 6-3, 6-3, Gauff defeated Laura Siegemund 6-3, 6-0, and Paolini easily dispatched No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek 6-1, 6-2.
Sabalenka leads Pegula 8-2 in career meetings, and Paolini leads Gauff 3-2 in career head-to-head encounters.
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