Alexander Zverev advanced to the quarterfinals of the ATP 1000 Shanghai Masters on Tuesday, securing a victory over Alexander Bublik in a match that lasted two hours and 37 minutes. The top-seeded German, who is slated to reach the world number one ranking later this year, won the contest 7-6 (8/6), 4-6, 7-6 (7/1), according to reports from sport.ORF.at and VOL.AT.
Zverev’s path to the Shanghai quarterfinals
The match against Bublik proved physically demanding for Zverev. After dropping the second set, the German player faced a challenging third set before ultimately prevailing in the tiebreak. Eurosport reported that Zverev acknowledged the physical toll of the tournament. Following the match, Zverev noted that he experienced pain in his ankle, which he attributed to the high volume of tennis he has played recently. “I am beginning to feel the pain in my body, but I am happy that I am through,” Zverev stated in comments cited by sport.ORF.at.
The upcoming match against Alex de Minaur
Zverev is now scheduled to face Alex de Minaur, the tournament’s ninth seed, in the quarterfinals. Netzwelt reported that the match is set for Thursday, October 15, at 12:00 local time in Shanghai. The pair have a significant history on the ATP tour, with Zverev holding an 8-1 record in head-to-head meetings against the Australian, as noted by sport.ORF.at.
Tournament broadcast and viewing information
The match between Zverev and de Minaur will not be available on free-to-air television in Germany. Netzwelt reported that viewers in Germany can access the broadcast through subscription-based services, specifically Sky Sport Tennis, WOW, or the official ATP streaming platform, Tennis.tv. The report further noted that while beIN Sports provides coverage in Australia, the service is not directly accessible from Germany due to regional streaming restrictions.
Bublik’s reaction to the round of 16 loss
The match was marked by significant frustration for Alexander Bublik. Following his defeat, the Kazakh player expressed intense dissatisfaction with his performance. According to Kronen Zeitung, Bublik reacted to the loss with strong language and suggested he was considering retiring from professional tennis, highlighting the high-pressure environment of the ATP 1000 event.
What is the status of Zverev’s ankle injury?
While Zverev confirmed experiencing ankle pain during and after his match against Bublik, he did not indicate that the injury would prevent him from competing in his quarterfinal match. He characterized the discomfort as a consequence of his heavy playing schedule, as reported by sport.ORF.at.
Where can international viewers watch the quarterfinal?
Access to the match depends on the viewer’s location. For international audiences, the ATP’s official streaming service, Tennis.tv, holds the rights to broadcast all matches from the Shanghai Masters. In Australia, the match is available via beIN Sports, which offers a trial period for new users, according to Netzwelt.
