Sabalenka, who won the US Open last month and is currently ranked world No 2, will no doubt be disappointed with her performance after such a strong start to the match. However, Muchova’s resilience and determination to fight back cannot be overlooked, as she secured a well-deserved victory.
The loss will serve as a learning experience for Sabalenka as she looks to bounce back and continue her impressive form in future tournaments. Meanwhile, Muchova will be looking to carry this momentum into the semi-finals and potentially secure a spot in the final.
Overall, it was a thrilling match that showcased the competitive nature of women’s tennis at the highest level. Fans will undoubtedly be looking forward to the remaining matches in the China Open as the tournament progresses.
But I managed to come back and win both sets. It was a tough match, but I’m happy to get through.
Meanwhile, top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas also advanced to the third round with a straight-sets win over American Tommy Paul. Tsitsipas will face the big-serving Reilly Opelka in the next round.
Novak Djokovic, playing his first tournament since winning the US Open, learned that he will face Spain’s Pablo Carreno Busta in the second round. Djokovic is looking to regain his form after a disappointing early exit at the US Open.
The Shanghai Masters continues to provide thrilling matches and surprises, and fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming matches in the tournament.