Stefanos Tsitsipas may have pulled out of the Shanghai Masters ahead of his second-round clash due to a leg injury, but don’t mistake that for a loss of confidence. The Greek star had arrived in Shanghai but pulled out following yet another physical setback in what has been a troubled season. The former World No. 3 holds a 22-18 record in 2025, highlighted by an ATP 500 title in Dubai and a handful of quarterfinal runs. However, the multiple-time Major finalist has struggled for momentum, failing to win consecutive matches since Barcelona in April. Still, World No. 25 somehow found a way to poke fun at the World No. 2 player.
On October 3, Ben Shelton missed a golden opportunity to boost his Turin hopes on his return to the Tour, falling to former World No. 7 David Goffin in the secon