Overview

• The defending champion opens against Daniel Altmaier on Saturday, Oct. 4, after tournament organizers granted him an extra rest day following his Beijing run.
• Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of Shanghai citing physical issues, and Italian media projections indicate Sinner could overtake him in the Oct. 27 rankings depending on results in Shanghai and Vienna.
• Fresh from winning the China Open over Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2, Sinner says he has recovered from the minor gastrointestinal issue he experienced in Beijing.
• Sinner reports working on small tactical tweaks such as more net approaches and limited serve-and-volley, and he differed from Alcaraz on the crowded calendar by saying players can still choose their schedules.
• Novak Djokovic has joined the Shanghai draw and said he would like to face Sinner again, setting up a possible rematch of last year’s final if both progress.