Jannik Sinner showed up in Shanghai feeling optimistic and ready to defend the title he claimed in 2024. As the current Shanghai Masters champion, he’s already making a splash this week, kicking off his campaign with a solid 6-3, 6-3 victory over Daniel Altmaier to move on to the third round.

In the tournament previews, he opened up about the challenges he was facing, saying, “I knew before the match it was going to be very difficult today. I didn’t have a lot of time to adapt here, but it makes it even more special. Every day, every opponent is very difficult, it’s a huge challenge. So I’m very happy to come through today and hopefully I’m able to raise my level tomorrow.” He also pointed out how tough the conditions in Shanghai can be, mentioning that it’s “much more humid” and that

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