Zizou Bergs claims first victory over Carlos Alcaraz at Shanghai Masters
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 1:36 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Zizou Bergs achieved his biggest career win by defeating Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets at the Shanghai Masters on October 12. Bergs secured the match with a solid performance, including success in a crucial second-set tiebreak after facing a brief setback. Post-match, Bergs expressed disbelief and reflected on overcoming his tendency to respect top players too much. He aims to build on this victory against elite competitors. Alcaraz's performance was marked by numerous unforced errors, impacting his game significantly.
- •Bergs wins in straight sets at the Shanghai Masters
- •Important second-set tiebreak win for Bergs
- •Alcaraz struggled with unforced errors throughout
- •Bergs discusses overcoming respect for top players
- •Match took place on October 12, 2026
- 2:29 PMESPN Tennis — Bergs stuns 2-seed Alcaraz in straight sets at Shanghai Masters
- 1:26 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Alcaraz Crashes Out of Shanghai Open After Zizou Bergs Upset
- 12:49 PMYahoo Sports — Zizou Bergs speaks for the first time after his shock win over Carlos Alcaraz at the Shanghai Masters
"Carlos Alcaraz’s run at the Shanghai Masters came to a premature end when the Spaniard was defeated in straight sets by Zizou Bergs 5-7 6-7. Alcaraz entered the match on the back of a seven-match winning streak but struggled to find any rhythm from the baseline. Bergs, meanwhile, performed exceptionally throughout the contest to secure …
"Zizou Bergs has just completed the biggest win of his career to date, having beaten Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets earlier today. In all honesty,...
"Zizou Bergs stunned second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz 7-5, 7-6 (4) on Monday to advance to the fourth round of the Shanghai Masters.
Sources
External links- ESPN TennisOct 12, 2026, 2:29 PMBergs stuns 2-seed Alcaraz in straight sets at Shanghai Masters
Zizou Bergs stunned second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz 7-5, 7-6 (4) on Monday to advance to the fourth round of the Shanghai Masters.
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 1:26 PMCarlos Alcaraz Crashes Out of Shanghai Open After Zizou Bergs Upset
Carlos Alcaraz’s run at the Shanghai Masters came to a premature end when the Spaniard was defeated in straight sets by Zizou Bergs 5-7 6-7. Alcaraz entered the match on the back of a seven-match winning streak but struggled to find any rhythm from the baseline. Bergs, meanwhile, performed exceptionally throughout the contest to secure …
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 12:49 PMZizou Bergs speaks for the first time after his shock win over Carlos Alcaraz at the Shanghai Masters
Zizou Bergs has just completed the biggest win of his career to date, having beaten Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets earlier today. In all honesty,...
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