Canadian tennis player Felix Auger-Aliassime has withdrawn from the Shanghai Masters due to a knee injury. Ranked fifth in the world, the Montreal native was forced to retire during his fourth-round match against Casper Ruud of Norway in China. Auger-Aliassime was behind 5-2 in the first set when he decided to stop playing after 35 minutes, receiving treatment for his injury before making the decision. As a result, Ruud advances to the quarterfinals where he will compete against Rafael Jodar of Spain.
Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev has secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters by defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas. Medvedev, the fifth seed, triumphed over Tsitsipas with a score of 6-4, 7-5, becoming only the fourth player, alongside Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray, to reach the tournament’s last eight for three consecutive years. The match lacked the drama of previous encounters between Medvedev and Tsitsipas, known for their heated exchanges in the past.
In another tennis event in China, Aryna Sabalenka faced a setback at the Wuhan Open as she was eliminated in the Round of 32 by American player Ann Li. Sabalenka’s struggles continued as she fell 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) to Li, extending her winless streak since claiming titles at Indian Wells and Miami earlier this year. The defeat marks a challenging period for Sabalenka, who recently lost her world No. 1 ranking following the US Open. Sabalenka’s disappointing performance included 44 unforced errors, contributing to her loss against Li, who capitalized on the opportunity to secure a significant victory.
