Alexander Zverev 'overachieved' with Shanghai semi-final run
BBC • • sports
Key Points:
- World number two Alexander Zverev described reaching the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters as "overachieving" due to fatigue from a busy schedule including the US Open, Laver Cup, and Beijing Masters.
- Zverev lost in the semi-finals to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in three sets, marking only the second time Davidovich Fokina has beaten Zverev in eight meetings.
- Zverev acknowledged carrying injury and fatigue into the tournament, saying his performance had been "flat" since a tough match against Alexander Bublik and that he was not able to maintain energy levels.
- Despite the loss, Zverev is set to finish the season as world number one and has had a stellar year, winning his first Grand Slam titles at the French Open and US Open.
- Davidovich Fokina will face Rafael Nadal in the Shanghai Masters final, aiming for his first ATP Masters 1000 title since 2022.
