Korda and Hurkacz secure Shanghai Masters semifinal spots in thrilling matches
Posted : 13 October 2023
Sebastian Korda advanced to the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters after a grueling battle against fellow American Ben Shelton. Korda secured a hard-fought victory, needing six match points to overcome Shelton in a three-set match, winning 6-7 (10/12), 6-2, 7-6 (8/6).
Korda's victory sets up a semi-final clash with Hubert Hurkacz, who also advanced by ending Fabian Marozsan's impressive run in the tournament. For Korda, it marked his first Masters semi-final appearance, and the match was a tight contest that lasted nearly three hours.
In a thrilling showdown, Shelton had earlier defeated world No. 4 Jannik Sinner on his way to the quarter-finals, showcasing his prowess in the competition. Despite Shelton initially taking the lead in the first set, Korda displayed resilience, bouncing back in the second set with a 6-2 win. The battle continued into the deciding set, where Korda ultimately secured the victory in a tie-breaker, emphasizing the high level of play in the match.
Meanwhile, Hubert Hurkacz faced Fabian Marozsan and secured a win with a scoreline of 4-6, 6-1, 6-3. Marozsan had earlier surprised by reaching his first ATP 1000 quarter-final and taking the first set. However, Hurkacz made a strong comeback in the second set, eventually winning the match. This victory also kept Hurkacz's hopes alive for a spot in the ATP Finals, as he climbed to 15th in the live standings.
In the other quarter-final matchups, Grigor Dimitrov faced Nicolas Jarry, and Andrey Rublev took on Ugo Humbert, setting the stage for more exciting tennis action in the Shanghai Masters.
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