Stefanos Tsitsipas defeats Kimmer Coppejans at Shanghai Masters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 6:13 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Stefanos Tsitsipas advanced to the second round of the Shanghai Masters by defeating qualifier Kimmer Coppejans 6-3, 7-5 on Thursday. Tsitsipas, who is recovering from a mid-year ranking drop to No. 87, has moved up to No. 43 after previous tournament exits at the Japan Open and U.S. Open. He faced challenges in his recent matches but now looks to build momentum in Shanghai. The tournament's top-seeded players, including Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz, are set to start their campaigns later this weekend.
- •Tsitsipas defeats Coppejans 6-3, 7-5 in first round.
- •Tsitsipas was ranked No. 87 earlier this year, now No. 43.
- •Top players Zverev and Alcaraz receive first-round byes.
- •Jannik Sinner withdrew from the tournament due to injury.
- •Bernard Tomic aims for a significant ranking comeback.
- 6:13 AMYahoo Sports — Stefanos Tsitsipas advances to the second round at the Shanghai Masters
"SHANGHAI (AP) — Stefanos Tsitsipas beat qualifier Kimmer Coppejans 6-3, 7-5 on Thursday in a first-round match at the Shanghai Masters, continuing his slow climb back up the ATP rankings.Tsitsipas, who reached a career-high No.
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