The second round of the Rolex Shanghai Masters concluded with a dominant showing from the American contingent, as top US stars secured their spots in the Round of 32.
Fritz and Paul Cruise Through
Taylor Fritz delivered a highly professional performance to eliminate Italy’s Matteo Arnaldi in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4. Tommy Paul was equally impressive, dismantling Paraguay’s Adolfo Daniel Vallejo in a masterclass 6-2, 6-2 victory. Both American stars looked exceptionally sharp and remain strong contenders in the tournament.
Tien Wins the All-American Derby, Michelsen Falls
In the highly anticipated all-American clash, Learner Tien emerged victorious over Zachary Svajda, claiming a hard-fought 7-5, 7-5 win. The only setback for Team USA in this section of the draw came when rising star Alex Michelsen was upset by the Netherlands’ Botic Van De Zandschulp, who played a flawless match to win 6-4, 6-4.
International Highlights: Spanish Sweep and Medvedev’s Survival
Outside of the American success, the day belonged to the Spanish players, who achieved a perfect win rate. Carlos Alcaraz routinely dispatched Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-3, 6-3. His compatriots Rafael Jodar and Pablo Carreno-Busta both pulled off stunning comeback victories against Thiago A. Tirante and Alejandro Tabilo, respectively. Meanwhile, Russian star Daniil Medvedev survived a massive scare, dropping the first set against Jan-Lennard Struff before rallying to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-3.
Results Table: Round 2 (Final 16 Matches)
| Winner | Loser | Score |
| Valentin Vacherot (MON) | Sebastian Baez (ARG) | 6-4, 7-6(5) |
| Zizou Bergs (BEL) | Ignacio Buse (PER) | 6-0, 6-3 |
| Botic Van De Zandschulp (NED) | Alex Michelsen (USA) | 6-4, 6-4 |
| Tommy Paul (USA) | Adolfo Daniel Vallejo (PAR) | 6-2, 6-2 |
| Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) | Juan Manuel Cerundolo (ARG) | 6-3, 6-3 |
| Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) | Luciano Darderi (ITA) | 6-3, 6-4 |
| Learner Tien (USA) | Zachary Svajda (USA) | 7-5, 7-5 |
| Arthur Fils (FRA) | Pavel Kotov (RUS) | 6-3, 6-4 |
| Casper Ruud (NOR) | Yunchaokete Bu (CHN) | 6-1, 7-6(2) |
| Taylor Fritz (USA) | Matteo Arnaldi (ITA) | 7-5, 6-4 |
| Pablo Carreno-Busta (ESP) | Alejandro Tabilo (CHI) | 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-4 |
| Dalibor Svrcina (CZE) | Tomas M. Etcheverry (ARG) | 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 |
| Jiri Lehecka (CZE) | Nuno Borges (POR) | 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 |
| Daniil Medvedev (RUS) | Jan-Lennard Struff (GER) | 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 |
| Rafael Jodar (ESP) | Thiago A. Tirante (ARG) | 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 |
| Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) | Camilo Ugo Carabelli (ARG) | 4-6, 7-6(1), 7-5 |
Round 3 Schedule: Shelton, Nakashima, and Tiafoe Take the Stage
The action continues tomorrow with the opening matches of the Round of 32, featuring several key matchups for American fans:
- 06:00 Khachanov K. – Mannarino A.
- 06:00 Shelton B. – Gea A.
- 07:30 De Minaur A. – Sakamoto R.
- 07:30 Hurkacz H. – Zhou Y.
- 09:00 Cerundolo F. – Mensik J.
- 10:30 Bublik A. – Nakashima B.
- 12:00 Zverev A. – Halys Q.
- 13:30 Davidovich Fokina A. – Tiafoe F.
👉 For full draw details, seeds, and prize money information, visit our main hub article: Rolex Shanghai Masters 2026: News, Draw & Results.
