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Alex de Minaur receives much-needed Shanghai Masters boost after China Open final retirement vs Novak Djokovic

Alex de Minaur has advanced to the third round of the Shanghai Masters via a walkover after his second-round opponent, Alex Molcan, withdrew due to injury. This timely break gives the Australian additional recovery time following his recent physical struggles and retirement in the China Open final against Novak Djokovic.

Meanwhile, Rei Sakamoto caused an upset by defeating Andrey Rublev, setting up a potential next-round clash with De Minaur.

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