Dimitrov, the 14th seed, also had to wait until Monday to finish his match against qualifier Nikola Milojevic. The Bulgarian took the first set 6-3 on Saturday before the rain delay, and then wrapped up the victory with a 6-6 (5) 6-2 win on Monday.
They were both a little bit tricky matches, but I’m happy to get through, Fritz said. Sometimes you’ve got to win when you’re not playing your best, so I’m happy to get through and have another opportunity to play another one.
Fritz will next face Frances Tiafoe in the third round, while Dimitrov will take on No 15 seed Miomir Kecmanovic.
Other winners on Monday included Lloyd Harris, who defeated 10th seed Alexander Bublik 7-6 6-3, and Emil Ruusuvuori, who upset eighth seed Reilly Opelka 7-6 6-3.
The third round matches are set to take place on Wednesday, with the tournament reaching the business end as the players vie for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Overall, it was an exciting day of tennis at the Shanghai Masters, with some thrilling matches and impressive performances from the players. The competition is heating up, and fans can expect more exciting action in the days to come.
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