Medvedev defeats Struff in second round of Shanghai Masters

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Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Medvedev defeats Struff in second round of Shanghai Masters
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Daniil Medvedev has advanced to the third round of the Shanghai Masters after overcoming Jan-Lennard Struff 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in his first match since a disqualification at the China Open. The incident occurred during his semifinal match against Novak Djokovic, where Medvedev unintentionally hit a spectator with a ball. This victory marks a notable return for Medvedev, who is now 10-2 against Struff in their career meetings. In other matches, Camilo Ugo Carabelli faced fourth-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime, while second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz was set to play Juan Manuel Cerundolo later. The tournament continues as top seeds aim for further advancement.

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  • •Medvedev defeats Struff 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.
  • •This match is Medvedev's first since a disqualification at the China Open.
  • •Medvedev now holds a 10-2 record against Struff.
  • •Carlos Alcaraz is scheduled to play in the evening session.
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  • 6:14 AMYahoo Sports — Medvedev advances at Shanghai in his first match since his China Open disqualification
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SHANGHAI (AP) — Daniil Medvedev has won his first match since being disqualified at the China Open for hitting a spectator in the eye with a ball he hit into the stands.Medvedev beat Jan-Lennard Struff 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in a second-round match on Saturday at the Shanghai Masters, an ATP 1000 tennis event.

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