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Jannik Sinner continues his impressive run in China with a straight-sets victory over Daniel Altmaier. The world number two is chasing history as he attempts to become the first player to defend the Shanghai Masters title in over a decade. Sinner acknowledged the difficulty of adapting quickly after his recent China Open success. He now moves forward with confidence, holding a perfect record against his next opponent Tallon Griekspoor.

Key Points: Jannik Sinner Advances to Shanghai Masters Third Round

  • Sinner aims to become first Shanghai Masters defender since Djokovic in 2013
  • Italian converted three of four break points against tenacious Altmaier
  • Sinner maintains impressive 23-2 career record in Chinese tournaments
  • Next faces Tallon Griekspoor with perfect 6-0 head-to-head advantage
  • Fresh from China Open triumph, seeks third Shanghai Masters victory
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Shanghai Masters: Sinner advances to third round

World No. 2 Jannik Sinner defeats Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 6-3 in Shanghai Masters second round, continuing his title defense with 23-2 China record.

"I knew before the match it was going to be very difficult today. I did not have a lot of time to adapt here, but it makes it even more special. - Jannik Sinner"

Shanghai, October 4

Italian world number two superstar Jannik Sinner marched to the third round of the Shanghai Masters during his title defence, defeating Daniel Altmaier on Saturday.

Fresh after his China Open triumph, Sinner worked hard for his opening win in this tournament, but during the round two, he beat a tenacious Daniel 6-3, 6-3.

Sinner is aiming to become the first player to successfully defend his Shanghai title since Novak Djokovic in 2013.

"I knew before the match it was going to be very difficult today. I did not have a lot of time to adapt here, but it makes it even more special. Every day, every opponent is very difficult, it is a huge challenge. So I am very happy to come through today, and hopefully I am able to raise my level tomorrow," he said after the match, as quoted by ATP's official website.

Facing Daniel for the first time since his loss to the German in the French Open back in 2023, Sinner managed to convert three of four break points he earned to secure a third-round clash with Tallon Griekspoor.

The Italian has an enviable 23-2 record in China, having won three titles here, Beijing Open 2023 and 2025, Shanghai Masters 2024. He will be holding the third round with a 6-0 lead over Griekspoor.

- ANI

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Rohit P
As an Indian tennis fan, it's great to see such high-quality tennis in Asia. Sinner's consistency is remarkable. Hope we get to see more tournaments like this in our region too!
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Aditya G
While Sinner's performance is impressive, I wish Indian players had more opportunities to compete at this level. Our tennis infrastructure needs serious improvement to produce world-class players.
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Sarah B
His humility after the win is refreshing! "Every day, every opponent is very difficult" - shows the mindset of a true champion. Looking forward to his next match!
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Karthik V
️ Sinner's revenge against Altmaier must feel sweet after that French Open loss. Good to see him overcoming past defeats and growing stronger. That's champion mentality!
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Michael C
The fact that no one has defended this title since Djokovic in 2013 shows how tough this tournament is. Sinner has a real chance to make history here!

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