Carlos Alcaraz Rushed to Shanghai Masters

Carlos Alcaraz faced a grueling schedule after winning the China Open, rushing from his victory over world number one Jannik Sinner in Beijing directly to a flight for the Shanghai Masters. Despite his fatigue from the three-hour match, Alcaraz attended a press conference in Shanghai less than 24 hours later. Highlighting the demanding nature of the tennis calendar, he expressed that players must adapt to the tight scheduling, often having only a day or two between tournaments. Alcaraz arrived in Shanghai at 4 a.m., limiting his sleep before his first match against Shang Juncheng. He emphasized his commitment to preparing for his upcoming matches and acknowledged the budding rivalry with Sinner, which many view as a significant narrative in men's tennis. Both players received byes in the first round, allowing them some time to adjust before their matches.