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Alexander Zverev admits to suffering with ankle issue after reaching the Shanghai quarter-final

Alexander Zverev advanced to the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday after defeating Alexander Bublik in a hard-fought three-set match, winning 7-6 (6), 4-6, 7-6 (1). The victory marked Zverev’s first match since securing the year-end No.

1 ranking. The tournament, held in Shanghai, China, is part of the ATP Masters 1000 series.

Zverev’s win over Bublik was his second in five career meetings. The match was particularly grueling, with Zverev saving three set points in the first-set tiebreaker to secure a 7-6 (6) victory before losing the second set 4-6.

He rallied again in the third set, closing out the match with a 7-6 (1) triumph. The German player later admitted to suffering with an ankle issue after reaching the quarterfinal.

Despite the injury concerns, Zverev chose to continue competing rather than withdraw from the tournament. His decision reflects a commitment to maintaining his form and momentum as he prepares for the challenges ahead.

The Shanghai Masters remains a critical stop for top-ranked players, offering both prestige and substantial ranking points, and Zverev’s quarterfinal appearance positions him favorably in the race.

The match against Bublik also highlighted Zverev’s resilience in high-pressure situations. His ability to recover from setbacks, particularly in tiebreakers, has been a defining trait of his career, and this performance continued that trend.

With the next round looming, Zverev’s focus will likely remain on managing his ankle while aiming to extend his strong run in the Asian swing.

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Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys totally disagree with what’s been said about Alexander Zverev recently