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Alex de Minaur provides a fitness update after playing his first match since retiring injured from the China Open final

Alex de Minaur successfully returned to competition at the Shanghai Masters following an injury retirement in Beijing. Benefiting from a first-round walkover that provided crucial recovery time, the Australian secured a straight-sets victory and expressed optimism about his physical recovery and his ongoing pursuit of a spot at the ATP Finals.

Next up, he faces Karen Khachanov in the following round.

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