Alcaraz aims high in Shanghai

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 10 Oct 2026 | 14:29
Carlos Alcaraz ATP Juan Manuel Cerúndolo ATP Shanghái 2026

The Spaniard started his journey in Shanghai with a strong step after defeating Juan Manuel Cerúndolo decisively.

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Carlos Alcaraz defeats Cerúndolo in Shanghai. Photo: gettyimages

Carlos Alcaraz achieved victory in his debut at the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2026, winning 6-3 6-3 against the Argentine Juan Manuel Cerúndolo. Dominant from start to finish, the Murcian showcased excellent form and presents his credentials for winning a trophy that is still missing from his collection.

With no room for relaxation and aware that he is immersed in a marathon of matches as demanding as it is motivating. This is how Carlos Alcaraz began his journey in the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2026, clinching a convincing victory against Juan Manuel Cerúndolo. With good footwork and confidence in his shots, the Murcian advances to a third round where he awaits his opponent.

Alcaraz faced not a single break point against

The machine is already running at full capacity, and it seems difficult for any external factor to cause its collapse. Carlos Alcaraz gained more than just a title in Tokyo a few days ago. It was a huge boost of morale and confidence, an energy injection to pursue very exciting goals in this final stretch of the year. The first of these is this ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2026, one of the places still to conquer for the Murcian, who is aware of the great opportunity presented to him in this edition.

He stepped onto the court in the first set convinced that if he played concentrated and with tactical order, he could overpower his opponent. The younger Cerúndolo is a very intelligent player on the court, but lacking the power in his shots and solid arguments to contest the victory against Carlos. After a few initial games of slight relaxation, the Murcian stepped it up in the sixth game, breaking serve and providing great entertainment from that moment on.

Shots as effective as they are stylish to finish off well-structured plays from the baseline, a high percentage of first serves, seriousness in his shots, a high level of success at the net... Alcaraz in pure form is what Cerúndolo suffered against, who did not give up despite clearly feeling inferior.

Carlos Alcaraz ended with 78% of first serves

Carlos took advantage of the positive momentum to start the second set with a break and convey a sense of total seriousness and reliability on the court. He allowed himself the luxury of relaxing during the return games at that moment, seeking more personal enjoyment with impossible shots and a relaxed attitude, than to inflict more damage on a rival aware of his inferiority.

He finished the match with very good sensations and gains another boost of confidence in this ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2026. The challenge is huge, but so is the tennis of a player hungry for titles. He awaits Bergs or Buse in the third round.

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