Shanghai Masters Upset? Underdog Story You Won't Believe!

Shanghai Masters Shocker: Nishioka & Mannarino Advance!

The Shanghai Masters is delivering some thrilling upsets! Yoshihito Nishioka, after a challenging season, is making a remarkable comeback. The former Japanese No. 1, currently ranked No. 173, has battled through qualifying, securing four impressive wins, including a significant victory over Andrey Rublev.

Nishioka's journey hasn't been easy. After struggling through the Asian swing, he's finally found his form in Shanghai. This run marks his career-best result at the Shanghai Masters, and he's now aiming for his first Round of 16 appearance at this level since Cincinnati in 2019. Can he maintain this momentum and repair his ranking with a strong showing?

Mannarino's Fortunate Run

Meanwhile, Adrian Mannarino is also advancing, albeit with a touch of luck. After an injury setback during the US Open, Mannarino experienced consecutive losses. However, he has bounced back this week, benefiting from his first-round opponent, Marton Fucsovics, struggling physically. His second-round opponent, Flavio Cobolli, also appeared fatigued. Will his luck continue?

Cerundolo vs. Mannarino: A Close Call

In another anticipated match, Francisco Cerundolo faced Adrian Mannarino. Predictions were incredibly tight, with Dimers.com's simulations giving Cerundolo a 49.5% win probability and Mannarino a 50.4% chance. The match was expected to be a nail-biter, with both players evenly matched. Ultimately Mannarino prevailed in what was a very tight match.

The Shanghai Masters is proving to be full of surprises. Keep following newsrpt.com for more updates!

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