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Rafael Nadal, schedule to watch in Shanghai against Van de Zandschulp. Photo: Getty Images

What time and where to watch the match between Jódar and Van de Zandschulp in Shanghai?

We explain all the necessary details to watch live the Round of 16 match of the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2026 between Rafael Jódar and Botic Van de Zandschulp.

Sorana Cirstea's reflection before retiring: "I wish I had enjoyed it more." Source: Getty

Sorana Cirstea's Reflection Before Retiring: "I Wish I Had Enjoyed It More"

Only a few tournaments remain ahead for Sorana Cirstea to hang up her racket at the end of the 2026 season. A year full of joys that, however, do not allow her to forget some past mistakes.

The new face of French tennis has a name: Arthur Gea. Source: Getty

The new face of French tennis has a name: Arthur Gea

The French tennis player has become the great revelation of the Shanghai Masters 1000, reaching the quarter-finals by defeating Shelton and Mensik. However, his breakout came long before.

Davidovich: "It has been a mediocre match." Source: Getty Images.

Davidovich: "It has been a mediocre match"

Despite having secured a victory against Hubert Hurkacz and reaching the quarterfinals in Shanghai, the Spanish tennis player is not very happy.

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Gael Monfils officially retired. Photo: Getty Images

Monfils surprises the world by opting out of competing in Lyon and Paris

Davidovich and the art of winning while suffering. Source: Getty Images.

Davidovich and the Art of Winning Through Suffering

Just as he did against Frances Tiafoe two days ago, the Spanish tennis player has defeated Hubert Hurkacz in a dramatic match that puts him into the quarterfinals of the ATP Shanghai.

Zverev raises alarms: "I started to notice discomfort in my ankle in the previous match." Source: Getty Images.

Zverev raises alarms: "I started to notice discomfort in my ankle in the previous match"

The German tennis player has once again complained about a physical problem he has been carrying since the first match at the ATP Shanghai.

Alexander Zverev against Bublik in Shanghai. Photo: Getty Images

Zverev knows how to suffer in Shanghai like a true number 1

The German managed to pull off a match that seemed very complicated due to Bublik's good performance and his ankle discomfort.

Rafael Jódar, best debutant in the history of tennis. Photo: gettyimages

Rafael Jódar is now the best debutant in history on the ATP circuit

The Spanish player has 40 victories in his first year as a professional, something that no other tennis player has ever come close to in all of history.

Alexander Zverev, surprising numbers 1. Photo: gettyimages

Zverev and other surprising number 1s at the end of a season

We review the historical list of number 1 players at the end of a season to discover other players who defied expectations in their time, like Zverev in 2026.

Arthur Fils, desperate in Shanghai. Photo: gettyimages

Fils, victim of the pressure to qualify for the ATP Finals: "It's frustrating"

The Frenchman appeared desperate at the press conference due to his defeat in Shanghai, aware that it could complicate his goal of competing in the ATP Finals.

Swiatek reveals what gives her strength to continue competing in the final stretch of the year. Source: Getty

Swiatek reveals what gives her strength to keep competing in the final stretch of the year

In the midst of the battle to qualify for the WTA Finals 2026, the Polish tennis player approaches the Wuhan tournament with a great deal of hope, necessity, and a bit of uncertainty. These were her words on Media Day before her debut.

This is how Zizou Bergs has transformed under his coach. Source: Getty

The architect of the 'new' Zizou Bergs: "He can now compete with the best players"

Jan de Witt, mythic coach of the professional circuit, has been accompanying the Belgian tennis player since last summer. His discourse shows the progression that Bergs has made over the past few months, competing better and better against top players.

Jódar is excited about a very special goal: Rafa Jódar doesn't set limits in Shanghai: "If I achieve it, I will be very happy." Source: Getty

Jódar is excited about a special goal: "If I achieve it, I will be very happy"

The Madrid player delivered another great performance in Shanghai this morning to advance to the round of 16. Before facing Van de Zandschulp in the next round, he emphasized the excitement he feels about continuing to rack up victories.

Alcaraz criticizes the balls in Shanghai: "The tournament should address this." Source: Getty Images.

Alcaraz criticizes the balls in Shanghai: "The tournament should look into this"

The Spanish tennis player, who had already expressed his discontent during the match against Bergs, criticized this aspect again in the press conference after his defeat.

Bergs defeats Alcaraz in Shanghai. Photo: Getty

Bergs challenges Alcaraz: "The balls were the same as in the previous tournament"

The Belgian responded to Alcaraz's complaints about the quality of the balls and the bounce in the Shanghai tournament, arguing that they were the same as in Tokyo.

Keys defeat Alcaraz. Photo: Getty

The two keys to Alcaraz's defeat against Bergs in Shanghai

Today Alcaraz was unrecognizable in an area where he usually shines. Bergs managed to push Carlos out of his comfort zone.

Stefanos Tsitsipas speaks after defeating Fritz in Shanghai. Photo: gettyimages

Tsitsipas warns his rivals: "This victory is a statement of intent"

The Greek emphasizes his victory against Fritz in Shanghai and reveals the keys to his improvement in recent months.

Rafael Jódar in Shanghai against Lehecka. Photo: gettyimages

Jódar subscribes to comebacks in Shanghai

The Spaniard managed to win in three sets against a tough Lehecka to advance to the round of sixteen and continue dreaming of a spot in the ATP Finals.

Aryna Sabalenka, expectations in Wuhan. Photo: gettyimages

Sabalenka and a curious way of facing her current crisis

The Belarusian appeared before the media ahead of the start of the WTA Wuhan 2026 and explained how she is approaching the tournament and what she has learned from the difficult months she has faced.

Carlos Alcaraz, what time does he play against Bergs in Shanghai? Photo: gettyimages

What time and where to watch the match between Alcaraz and Bergs in Shanghai

We explain the necessary details to watch the live match of the third round of the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2026 between Carlos Alcaraz and Zizou Bergs.

Qinwen Zheng, ambition as champion in Beijing. Photo: Getty Images

Zheng: "I know my potential, I want to win it all"

The girl makes a wild plea against her critics and shows her enormous ambition to make history after declaring herself champion in Beijing.

Fight for WTA Finals 2026. Photo: gettyimages

The fight to qualify for the 2026 WTA Finals enters its crucial phase

There are two tickets left to obtain for the Masters tournament, and there are four strong candidates. 

Rafael Jódar, schedule for watching against Lehecka in Shanghai. Photo: gettyimages

What time and where to watch the match between Jódar and Lehecka in Shanghai

We discovered all the keys to watch live the third-round match of the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai between Rafael Jódar and Jiri Lehecka.

Borges puts pressure on Djokovic before their match in Beijing. Source: Getty Images.

Borges adds pressure on Djokovic ahead of their duel in Beijing

The Portuguese tennis player believes that Djokovic's unbeaten record in the tournament might work against him.

What time and where to watch Djokovic's debut against Borges at the ATP Beijing. Photo: Getty Images

What time and where to watch Djokovic's debut against Borges at the ATP Beijing?

We review the most important aspects to watch the match between Novak Djokovic and Nuno Borges live at the ATP Beijing 2026.

Djokovic will be part of the new Player Council.

Djokovic appears unexpectedly in the new creation of the Grand Slams

The Serbian is one of the names included in the new Grand Slam Player Council, which aims to improve conditions for his colleagues. Who did he join?

Djokovic lands in Beijing with a clear message: "I can't settle for less." Photo: Getty Images

Djokovic lands in Beijing with a clear message: "I cannot settle"

The 24-time Grand Slam champion will play in Beijing for the first time in eleven years, but he spoke about his physical condition after the debacle at the US Open.

Zverev and Djokovic could meet in Tokyo. Photo: Getty

Djokovic and Zverev clash in Beijing

Serbia and Germany could meet in the quarter-finals of the Beijing tournament, in a very tough draw for an ATP 500.

This is everything you need to know about the ATP 500 in Tokyo and Beijing. Photo: Getty Images.

This is everything you need to know about the ATP 500 in Tokyo and Beijing

We analyze the most important aspects of the first two significant tournaments of the Asian tour: calendar, schedules, favorites, where to watch, prize money.

Carlos Alcaraz, seeded player in Tokyo. Photo: gettyimages

This is the seeding order for the tournaments in Tokyo and Beijing

We reveal which tennis players will be favorites in the major events next week and when they might face each other, with special attention to Alcaraz, Zverev, and Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic, sensación de tenista. Foto: gettyimages

Djokovic reveals when he knew he would be a tennis legend

The Serbian points out three key moments in his life when he understood that tennis would be his way of life and that he could become a great star.

Carlos Alcaraz a déjà remporté 23 titres. Photo : gettyimages

Spanish tennis players with the most ATP titles

We break down the updated list of Spanish players who have been champions the most times in professional circuit events, revealing surprises.

Alcaraz did not refuse to go to the Davis Cup in Chile. Photo: Getty

Ferrer makes it clear: Alcaraz did not refuse to go to Chile

After the criticism that Alcaraz has received for not attending the Davis Cup, the Spanish captain himself recounts how it all happened.

The 6 matches won by Alcaraz after saving match points. Source: Getty Images.

The 6 matches won by Alcaraz after saving match points

The agonizing victory of the Spaniard against Taylor Fritz in the Laver Cup adds to a long list of dramatic matches in which the cat came back home.

They predict a 'Big Three' between Alcaraz, Sinner, and Zverev by 2027. Source: Getty Images.

They forecast a 'Big Three' with Alcaraz, Sinner, and Zverev for 2027

Greg Rusedski believes that the German tennis player will step up and match the Spanish and Italian players in the fight for number 1.

Jodar Alcaraz Laver Cup. Photo: Getty

The idea that would revolutionize the Laver Cup

This last Laver has been one of the best in several years, but a new idea could change the format completely.

Alcaraz in Tokyo. Photo: Getty

Terrible draw for Alcaraz in the Tokyo tournament

A very tough draw for Carlitos lies ahead if he wants to defend his title in Tokyo. Rafa Jódar is on the opposite side of the draw.

Alcaraz and the Importance of the Laver Cup: "It Allows Me to Regain My Joy." Photo: Getty Images

Alcaraz and the importance of the Laver Cup: "It allows me to regain my joy"

The European team was crowned champion of the ninth edition of the Laver Cup, and Alcaraz explained the reasons that lead him to play in this exhibition tournament.
 

This is everything you need to know about the ATP 500 in Tokyo and Beijing. Photo: Getty Images.

This is everything you need to know about the ATP 500 in Tokyo and Beijing

We analyze the most important aspects of the first two significant tournaments of the Asian tour: calendar, schedules, favorites, where to watch, prize money.

Carlos Alcaraz a déjà remporté 23 titres. Photo : gettyimages

Spanish tennis players with the most ATP titles

We break down the updated list of Spanish players who have been champions the most times in professional circuit events, revealing surprises.

Carlos Alcaraz talks about Nadal, Djokovic, and Sinner. Photo: Getty Images

Alcaraz weighs in on who is the GOAT and talks about his rivalry with Sinner

The Spanish player spoke to several media outlets before the Laver Cup and was asked who he considers to be the greatest in history, as well as about his rivalry with Sinner.

Rune reveals the gestures that Djokovic and Nadal had with him at the beginning: "I will never forget it." Photo: Getty Images

Rune reveals the gestures that Djokovic and Nadal showed him in his early days: "I will never forget it"

The Danish player, who returns to competition in the Davis Cup qualifier against Bulgaria, recalled how he arrived in the ATP locker room and remembers how close Djokovic and Nadal were.

Federer Nadal Djokovic

... And, 24 years later, the Big 3 is no longer at the top

For the first time in 24 seasons, there is no member of the triumvirate among Nadal, Djokovic, and Federer in the top 10. Who dominated this sport back then?

Can Alcaraz break the US Open curse?

The incredible curse of the US Open that Alcaraz will seek to break this year

The Murcia native returns to New York and has in his hands the chance to break a streak that dates back to 2008. Will he achieve what has eluded names like Djokovic and Nadal?

Agassi: "Alcaraz plays like Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal when he wants." Photo: Getty Images

Agassi: "Alcaraz plays like Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal when he wants"

The American praised the Spanish player's game in the Djokovic documentary and asserts that "the game is improving."
 

Bejlek, the sensation from Cincinnati inspired by Nadal: "Since I was little, he was the one who motivated me the most." Photo: Getty Images

Bejlek, the Cincinnati sensation inspired by Nadal: "Since I was little, he was the one who motivated me the most"

The Czech player, after defeating Sabalenka, came back against Keys to reach her first semifinals of a WTA 1000.
 

Djokovic chooses the best match of his career and his toughest opponent. Source: Getty Images.

Djokovic chooses the best match of his career and his toughest rival

The Serbian tennis player underwent a rapid test where he surprised everyone with his answers about the most important moments of his career.

Davidovich and an Epic Victory.

Davidovich embraces madness and confines Tiafoe in his insane asylum in one of the matches of the year

Impressive victory for the player from Malaga against Frances to advance to the round of 16 in Shanghai: he saved a match point in the final tiebreak and showed incredible bravery. Is this his moment?

Zverev and a surreal confession about Halys' tennis.

The surreal confession from Zverev about Halys: "There is one thing in which he is top-5 on the circuit"

The German player dropped a set and experienced some discomfort in his ankle, but he overcame the always tough Halys... to whom he gave an unexpected compliment, declaring him top-5 in a category of the circuit.

Qinwen Zheng, champion in Beijing

Qinwen Zheng completes her resurrection by becoming a prophet in her homeland

The Chinese player crowned herself in Beijing after winning a closely contested final against Mirra Andreeva: she is approaching the top-20 and proves that her US Open performance was not a fluke.

Daniil Medvedev, character on the court. Photo: gettyimages

Medvedev: "I have never fought with anyone"

The Russian continues to reflect on what happened in Beijing with his ball hitting a fan and spoke in Shanghai about his complex personality on the court.

Ben Shelton loses in Shanghai. Photo: Getty Images

Shelton explains the curious reason for his defeat in Shanghai

The American offered a clear explanation for his poor performance in Shanghai, which led to his elimination at the hands of Arthur Gèa.

Rafael Jódar, areas for improvement. Photo: gettyimages

The aspects of the game where Jódar has the most room for improvement

The Spanish player emphasizes how much he has to improve as a tennis player, but in what technical and tactical factors can he do so more?

Alexander Zverev, veteran number 1. Photo: Getty Images

Zverev will be the second oldest tennis player in history to reach number 1

The German is guaranteed to be number 1 in the ATP ranking in the coming weeks and will be one of only three tennis players in history to debut in that position at over 29 years old.

Qinwen Zheng, return to the elite. Photo: gettyimages

Zheng excitedly explains the key to his comeback

The Chinese tennis player made a strong self-criticism to explain how she has returned to the elite after falling out of the top-100. "I got too accustomed to my successes, but I have managed to reflect and be humble."

Carlos Alcaraz, statements after debuting in Shanghai. Photo: gettyimages

Alcaraz warns his rivals in Shanghai: "The court is fast and I like that"

The Spanish player spoke at a press conference for the Shanghai tournament after his promising debut and shared some interesting reflections.

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Cerúndolo in Shanghai. Photo: gettyimages

Alcaraz aims high in Shanghai

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

Mirra Andreeva talks about Conchita Martínez in Beijing. Photo: Getty Images

Andreeva surrenders to Conchita: "She knows very well what to say to me and when"

The Russian spoke wonders about her coach, Conchita Martínez, after reaching the final of the Beijing tournament.

Rafael Jódar, changes in his schedule for 2027. Photo: gettyimages

Jódar announces changes to its schedule for 2027

The Spanish addressed several current issues at the press conference held after his triumphant debut in Shanghai.

Aryna Sabalenka, WTA Wuhan 2026 Draw. Photo: gettyimages

Deadly draw for Sabalenka in Wuhan

We analyze how the WTA 1000 Wuhan draw looks, with special attention to the path of Sabalenka who is starting as the heavy favorite.

What does Djokovic need to qualify for the ATP Finals? Photo: Getty Images

What does Djokovic need to qualify for the ATP Finals?

The Serbian, who fully engaged in the fight for a spot in the Masters Cup, sees his options reduced after falling in the first round in Shanghai, although he still has chances.
 

"Zverev will be number one, but I would like him to do it with more brilliance." Photo: Getty Images

"Zverev will be number one, but I would like him to do it with more brilliance"

Former tennis player Nicolas Mahut stated that Zverev "deserves it," but urges him to win against Alcaraz in a final "to prove that he is also number one on the court."

Choosing Asics sneakers.

How to Choose the Right ASICS Tennis Shoes for Your Playing Style

The movements and playing style of a player can influence their choice of footwear. Identifying which style best suits your way of moving can help you compete on the court.

Elise Mertens claims her career after reaching the semifinals of the WTA Beijing: "I've been doing this for many years." Source: Getty

Mertens claims her career after defeating Swiatek: "I've been doing this for many years"

Ostapenko, Gauff, and Swiatek. This has been the journey taken by Elise Mertens to reach the semifinals of the WTA 1000 in Beijing. It's only natural that she took the opportunity during the press conference to reflect on her path.