Match Report
Rinderknech defeats Zverev once more, advances in Shanghai
Frenchman improves to 2-0 within the pair’s Lexus ATP Head2Head sequence
October 06, 2025
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Arthur Rinderknech improves to 2-0 in his Lexus ATP Head2Head sequence towards Alexander Zverev.
By Sam Jacot
Arthur Rinderknech earned his second consecutive victory towards Alexander Zverev on Monday on the Rolex Shanghai Masters, the place he rallied previous the German 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.
The Frenchman beat the World No. 3 in 5 units at Wimbledon earlier this 12 months and despatched the 28-year-old packing as soon as once more with a front-footed show on the ATP Masters 1000 occasion in Shanghai. After shedding the opening set, Rinderknech received 24 of 29 factors at internet in units two and three and seemed more energizing within the deciding set, with Zverev commonly bending over between factors.
Rinderknech has earned a career-best 23 wins in 2025 and is into the fourth spherical at an ATP Masters 1000 occasion for the third time. The 30-year-old, who’s 3-18 towards High 10 opponents, reached that stage in Toronto and Paris final season.
“That is large,” Rinderknech mentioned. “I had my first High 5 win at a Grand Slam at Wimbledon towards Sascha and it occurs once more. I assume I’m a bit fortunate towards him and capable of play my finest tennis. I must play my finest tennis to beat a man like Sascha, at No. 3 for a few years, such a gentle participant and an excellent participant. I’m very joyful.”
Rinderknech is up 5 spots to No. 49 within the PIF ATP Dwell Rankings and can subsequent play Jiri Lehecka after the Czech downed Denis Shapovalov 6-4, 6-4. Lehecka has superior to the final 16 at six of the 9 Masters 1000 occasions.
Zverev was the highest-ranked participant left within the draw after Jannik Sinner retired on Sunday as a consequence of cramp. The German leaves Shanghai fourth within the PIF ATP Dwell Race To Turin, 1,475 factors away from Tenth-placed Felix Auger-Aliassime, who’s the primary participant outdoors the High 8 reduce with ninth-placed Jack Draper sidelined for the remainder of the season. Zverev is a two-time Nitto ATP Finals champion.
In different motion, #NextGenATP American Learner Tien continued his good kind with a 7-6(4), 6-3 triumph towards Cameron Norrie. The lefty has received seven of his previous eight matches, reaching his maiden ATP Tour ultimate in Beijing final week. He’ll subsequent play Daniil Medvedev or Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in Shanghai, the place he’s competing at a career-high No. 36.
