The Greek talked about the partnership with his father, who is in better health than ever: "In the future, I want to add a second coach who can accompany us".
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The Friday session at the 2025 Shanghai Masters 1000 ended with a fierce battle between Taylor Fritz and Fabian Marozsan. The victory went to the American, but not without enduring an intense struggle to avoid a defeat that could have spoiled the end of the season (2-6, 7-6, 7-6).
For instance, two other seeded players had to pack their bags early, each for different reasons. We bid farewell to Alexander Bublik after a stunning upset by Vacherot (3-6, 6-3, 6-4) and Casper Ruud had to retire due to injury before concluding his match against Zizou Bergs (3-6, 7-5, 4-1 Ret.)
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Rafael Nadal continues to receive awards and accolades after more than 20 years of an unparalleled career in the world of tennis. In fact, the latest award he received is one of the most prestigious in Spain, as he has been named Honorary Doctorate of the University of Salamanca. And he expressed his gratitude through his social media:
"Proud, grateful, and happy. It is an immense honor to have been the first athlete awarded an Honorary Doctorate by this university that has made such a deep imprint on the culture, society, and thought of Spain. Thanks to the University of Salamanca and all of Salamanca for the affection received. This day will always stay with me and encourages me to continue being faithful to the values that sports have taught me," stated the 22-time Grand Slam champion.
𝗢𝗿𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗼, 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱 𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱.
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) October 3, 2025
It is an immense honor to have been the first athlete awarded an Honorary Doctorate by this university that has left such a deep mark on the culture, society, and thinking of Spain.
Thanks to… pic.twitter.com/1UEdhfNPVR
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We now have the semi-finals defined for the eighth edition of the Alicante Ferrero Challenger, where the Spanish players continue to give us joy. Firstly, Dani Mérida escaped a tricky match against George Loffhagen (6-1, 1-6, 7-5) and will face Hugo Grenier tomorrow, a two-time runner-up at the event. On the other side, Pablo Carreño won the fratricidal duel against Martín Landaluce (6-3, 6-1) to reminisce about the old times at an Academy where he lived for years, so tomorrow we will see him back on the court against the youngster Petr Brunclik, a 19-year-old Czech showing great promise. It's been since the 2020 season that we haven't had a Spaniard competing in the final here in Villena. Who knows if this Sunday we might have an all-Spanish final.
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No matter how much effort he put into it throughout the whole match, Marin Cilic once again fell to Novak Djokovic in the second round of the ATP Shanghai (7-6(2), 6-4). With this defeat, Cilic now has 20 losses to Djokovic in 22 matches, a statistic that places him among the players whom Djokovic has beaten 20 times or more. Cilic is the latest addition to the list, which includes names such as Rafael Nadal (31), Roger Federer (27), Tomas Berdych (25), Andy Murray (25), Stan Wawrinka (21), and Gael Monfils (20).
7 - Marin Cilic is now the seventh opponent Novak Djokovic has defeated 20+ times at ATP level – Djokovic is the only player in the Open Era to defeat 5+ opponents on 20 or more occasions at ATP level. Absurd.#RolexShanghaiMasters | @SH_RolexMasters @atptour @ATPMediaInfo
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) October 3, 2025
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The Serbian described the weather conditions in China, surprised by the excessive humidity, but optimistic and pleased with his performance against Marin Cilic.
The Canadian arrives at the ATP in Shanghai with a chance to qualify for the ATP Finals for the second time, as he is 630 points behind the eighth-placed Lorenzo Musetti.
Novak Djokovic debuted with a victory in his return to the circuit in the first round of the ATP Shanghai against a Marin Cilic who didn't make it easy for him. That's why he didn't hesitate to praise the level of the Croatian after his victory. "I struggled to find my rhythm, but I am very satisfied with my win. I want to show my respects to Cilic and all he has achieved in his career. We get along very well off the court, and we have known each other for many years. It was a very tough match against Cilic after a month since my last game. When he feels the ball well, he is very dangerous and can beat anyone. He didn't give me time to breathe, but my serve helped me solve the problems," stated the champion of 24 Grand Slams.
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The Greek talked about the partnership with his father, who is in better health than ever: "In the future, I want to add a second coach who can accompany us".
We now have the semi-finals defined for the eighth edition of the Alicante Ferrero Challenger, where the Spanish players continue to give us joy. Firstly, Dani Mérida escaped a tricky match against George Loffhagen (6-1, 1-6, 7-5) and will face Hugo Grenier tomorrow, a two-time runner-up at the event. On the other side, Pablo Carreño won the fratricidal duel against Martín Landaluce (6-3, 6-1) to reminisce about the old times at an Academy where he lived for years, so tomorrow we will see him back on the court against the youngster Petr Brunclik, a 19-year-old Czech showing great promise. It's been since the 2020 season that we haven't had a Spaniard competing in the final here in Villena. Who knows if this Sunday we might have an all-Spanish final.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Alicante Ferrero Challenger. Mérida y Carreño sueñan con una final española
The Friday session at the 2025 Shanghai Masters 1000 ended with a fierce battle between Taylor Fritz and Fabian Marozsan. The victory went to the American, but not without enduring an intense struggle to avoid a defeat that could have spoiled the end of the season (2-6, 7-6, 7-6).
For instance, two other seeded players had to pack their bags early, each for different reasons. We bid farewell to Alexander Bublik after a stunning upset by Vacherot (3-6, 6-3, 6-4) and Casper Ruud had to retire due to injury before concluding his match against Zizou Bergs (3-6, 7-5, 4-1 Ret.)
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, ATP Shanghái 2025. Fritz se salva de la quema; Ruud y Bublik se despiden
No matter how much effort he put into it throughout the whole match, Marin Cilic once again fell to Novak Djokovic in the second round of the ATP Shanghai (7-6(2), 6-4). With this defeat, Cilic now has 20 losses to Djokovic in 22 matches, a statistic that places him among the players whom Djokovic has beaten 20 times or more. Cilic is the latest addition to the list, which includes names such as Rafael Nadal (31), Roger Federer (27), Tomas Berdych (25), Andy Murray (25), Stan Wawrinka (21), and Gael Monfils (20).
7 - Marin Cilic is now the seventh opponent Novak Djokovic has defeated 20+ times at ATP level – Djokovic is the only player in the Open Era to defeat 5+ opponents on 20 or more occasions at ATP level. Absurd.#RolexShanghaiMasters | @SH_RolexMasters @atptour @ATPMediaInfo
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) October 3, 2025
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Cilic entra en la temible lista de víctimas de Djokovic: séptimo tenista al que le gana más de 20 veces
Rafael Nadal continues to receive awards and accolades after more than 20 years of an unparalleled career in the world of tennis. In fact, the latest award he received is one of the most prestigious in Spain, as he has been named Honorary Doctorate of the University of Salamanca. And he expressed his gratitude through his social media:
"Proud, grateful, and happy. It is an immense honor to have been the first athlete awarded an Honorary Doctorate by this university that has made such a deep imprint on the culture, society, and thought of Spain. Thanks to the University of Salamanca and all of Salamanca for the affection received. This day will always stay with me and encourages me to continue being faithful to the values that sports have taught me," stated the 22-time Grand Slam champion.
𝗢𝗿𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗹𝗼, 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱 𝘆 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗱.
— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) October 3, 2025
It is an immense honor to have been the first athlete awarded an Honorary Doctorate by this university that has left such a deep mark on the culture, society, and thinking of Spain.
Thanks to… pic.twitter.com/1UEdhfNPVR
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Nadal, nombrado Doctor Honoris Causa de la Universidad de Salamanca
The Serbian described the weather conditions in China, surprised by the excessive humidity, but optimistic and pleased with his performance against Marin Cilic.
The Canadian arrives at the ATP in Shanghai with a chance to qualify for the ATP Finals for the second time, as he is 630 points behind the eighth-placed Lorenzo Musetti.
Novak Djokovic debuted with a victory in his return to the circuit in the first round of the ATP Shanghai against a Marin Cilic who didn't make it easy for him. That's why he didn't hesitate to praise the level of the Croatian after his victory. "I struggled to find my rhythm, but I am very satisfied with my win. I want to show my respects to Cilic and all he has achieved in his career. We get along very well off the court, and we have known each other for many years. It was a very tough match against Cilic after a month since my last game. When he feels the ball well, he is very dangerous and can beat anyone. He didn't give me time to breathe, but my serve helped me solve the problems," stated the champion of 24 Grand Slams.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic, tras su victoria ante Cilic: "He sufrido para encontrar mi ritmo, pero estoy muy satisfecho"
Awaiting his debut at the 2025 ATP Shanghai Masters, Jannik Sinner already knows who could be his hypothetical opponent in the third round, in case he eliminates Daniel Altmaier. He is the clear favorite and would face Tallon Grieskspoor, who defeated Jenson Brooksby in a strange match where he secured victory with a score of 6-1, 1-6, 6-1, after an hour and 48 minutes of play.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner ya sabe cuál sería su próximo rival en Shanghái, siempre y cuando gane a Altmaier
Jaume Munar is working his magic on the hard court. The Spaniard shows that he is increasingly comfortable on this surface and secured his second victory at the ATP Shanghai by defeating Flavio Cobolli 7-5, 6-1, after an hour and 33 minutes of play. This way, he advances to the round of 16 of the Chinese tournament, where he awaits the winner between Andrey Rublev and Yoshihito Nishioka.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, ATP Shanghái 2025. Munar resiste primero y arrasa después para vencer a Cobolli