Medvedev vs. Rinderknech Set for Shanghai Masters Semifinal

Previewers highlight Rinderknech’s surge against a physically tested Medvedev.

Overview

The semifinal is scheduled for Saturday at the Rolex Shanghai Masters in Shanghai.
Medvedev is two wins from his first title since Rome 2023 and one victory from just his second final of the season.
Rinderknech is 11-3 since the US Open and in Shanghai has defeated Hamad Medjedovic, Alex Michelsen, Alexander Zverev, Jiri Lehecka and Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Medvedev’s route has been taxing, including a 2-hour-52-minute win over Learner Tien in which he cramped and a straight-sets victory over Alex de Minaur.
Rinderknech will rise to a career-high No. 37 even if he loses, and one preview predicts he will upset Medvedev in three sets.