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Carlos Alcaraz Stunned At Shanghai Masters While Zheng Qinwen Withdraws From Wuhan
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News18•12-10-2026, 18:12
Carlos Alcaraz Stunned At Shanghai Masters While Zheng Qinwen Withdraws From Wuhan
- •Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock straight-sets defeat to 39th-ranked Zizou Bergs in the third round of the Shanghai Masters, losing 7-5, 7-6.
- •The defeat interrupted Alcaraz's return to the professional Tour after being sidelined for months due to an injury.
- •Zizou Bergs advanced to the next round where he will face either Tommy Paul or Valentin Vacherot.
- •Freshly crowned China Open champion Zheng Qinwen withdrew from the Wuhan Open citing fatigue and a right shoulder injury.
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Carlos Alcaraz was defeated by 39th-ranked Belgian player Zizou Bergs in straight sets with a score of 7-5, 7-6 (7/4) during the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Monday.
Zheng Qinwen withdrew from the Wuhan Open due to fatigue and a right shoulder injury following an intense, demanding schedule over the past month and a half.
France's Arthur Gea sent Ben Shelton crashing out of the Shanghai Masters after securing a 7-6(5) 7-6(3) victory in the third round.
