Overview

• Sinner enters the Rolex Shanghai Masters as defending champion and top seed following Carlos Alcaraz’s withdrawal.
• He is slated to open in the second round against Daniel Altmaier on October 3.
• After winning the China Open, Sinner said he had diarrhoea for several days and lost fluids but emphasized he feels fine and is not worried.
• He noted Shanghai’s hotter, more humid conditions and said he would rest, assess his body, and prepare for the opener with limited practice time.
• Sinner described targeted tactical adjustments as routine across the tour and declined to criticize the schedule, saying players can choose their priorities.