Carlos Alcaraz showcased his exceptional skills and a fresh look during his opening match at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday, defeating Juan Manuel Cerundolo 6-3, 6-3 to advance to the third round of the ATP Masters 1000 event.

Sporting a newly trimmed moustache, Alcaraz demonstrated an aggressive play style, extending his winning streak to seven matches following a successful title defense in Tokyo. He expressed his enjoyment of the new look, stating, "It's going to stay for the week. I always wanted to step on court at least once with a moustache."

Cerundolo, who previously stunned Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros, aimed to become the first player since Andrey Rublev in 2024 to defeat both Sinner and Alcaraz in the same season. However, Alcaraz's attacking strategy and mastery of Shanghai's quick court conditions proved too much for his opponent.

In another highlight, Daniil Medvedev secured his first win since being disqualified at the China Open, overcoming Jan-Lennard Struff 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. Medvedev, who faced significant backlash after the incident, apologized and aims to regain his form.

In women's tennis, Mirra Andreeva reached the final of the China Open by achieving her 50th match win of the season, defeating Nikola Bartunkova 6-2, 6-2. She will face home favorite Qinwen Zheng, who triumphed over Elise Mertens 7-5, 6-2. The matchup promises to be thrilling as both players look to secure the title.