Overview

• Arthur Rinderknech beat third-seeded Alexander Zverev 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the German’s opening match, turning the match after dropping the first set.
• The win sends Rinderknech into the fourth round for the third time at a Masters 1000 event, extending his career-best season to 23 victories.
• Novak Djokovic is now the highest-ranked player left in Shanghai following Zverev’s exit.
• Players and spectators contended with punishing humidity, with Zverev changing soaked shoes during the deciding set.
• The draw has thinned in recent days with Jannik Sinner retiring with cramps, Taylor Fritz losing early, and Carlos Alcaraz withdrawing to rest.