Medvedev is taking it very seriously in Shanghai

Daniil Medvedev continues to shine at the ATP Shanghai 2026. The Russian tennis player has defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets, delivering another high-level performance and confirming that he has arrived in the Asian tour with the intention of regaining his best form. The numbers speak for themselves: ten victories and a single defeat in his last eleven matches played in Asia. This record places him once again among the most dangerous players currently.

Medvedev completed a very serious match, particularly with his serve, a shot with which he granted barely any opportunities to his opponent. The Russian lost only six points on his first serve and did not face any break points. Such excellent statistics also invite optimism regarding his recovery from shoulder issues. On a court as fast as the one in Shanghai, such reliability on serve can make a difference.

For his part, Tsitsipas once again found it difficult to overcome the Russian. Although he tried, the Greek is still far from his best form and accumulates a new defeat against a rival who clearly dominates their head-to-head matchups, now with a record of 11-5. Stefanos has only managed to defeat Medvedev in one of their last five encounters.

Medvedev is 10-1 on this Asian tour and is showing great form for the final part of the year, where many arrive already tired and lacking energy. With one foot in Turin, he could also be a tough opponent for the remainder of the season if he maintains his level.

— José Morón (@jmgmoron) October 14, 2026

Medvedev goes all out in the Shanghai tournament

The bottom half of the Shanghai draw presents a splendid opportunity for Medvedev, who can be considered one of the top favorites to reach the final. His experience, his titles on hard courts, and the tournament conditions clearly play in his favor. His next opponent will come from the matchup between Tommy Paul and Zizou Bergs, while in a hypothetical semifinal, he would face the winner of Jódar-Ruud.

The truth is that Medvedev is once again conveying very positive sensations. After already securing a title during this Asian tour and suffering just one defeat, against Djokovic, the Russian seems ready to contend for another major trophy. If he maintains this level of serving, few will want to cross paths with him.

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