The ATP Tour schedule has picked back up following the US Open, with two 250-level events getting started in China.
Over at the Hangzhou Open, Daniil Medvedev is preparing for a new chapter alongside coach Thomas Johansson, having recently ended his long-term partnership with Gilles Cervara.
Andrey Rublev and Alexander Bublik are also looking to start their Asian swing on a high note as they open their campaigns.
However, one former world number six has had a tough start to the Chengdu Open after picking up an injury in his opening match.
Gael Monfils hit with another setback after retiring in Chengdu
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Gael Monfils was forced to retire from his opening match at the Chengdu Open, cutting short what had been a promising start against Alexander Shevchenko