Alcaraz debuts mustache, wins in Shanghai — SkimNews
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- Carlos Alcaraz debuted a mustache in his Shanghai Masters opener, fulfilling a team agreement made before his Tokyo title win, and advanced with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Juan Manuel Cerundolo
- Carlos Alcaraz extended his winning streak to seven matches, saying the mustache was part of a fun team pact and would remain for the week as he aims to maintain momentum from Tokyo
- Felix Auger-Aliassime overcame Camilo Ugo Carabelli in nearly three hours, winning 4-6, 7-6 (1), 7-5 to advance to the next round of the Shanghai Masters
- Daniil Medvedev came from a set down to defeat Jan-Lennard Struff 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in his first match since being defaulted in Beijing, improving his career head-to-head record to 10-2 against Struff
- Stefanos Tsitsipas moved past Luciano Darderi 6-3, 6-4 despite a 15-minute delay caused by overly bright screens at the back of the court
Why it matters: Alcaraz’s seven-match winning streak and visible team culture shift—marked by the mustache pact—signal renewed confidence after a title drought since February, while Medvedev’s return from disqualification maintains his strong record against Struff without further incident.
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