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Stefanos Tsitsipas Withdraws Hours Before Shanghai Opener

His latest scratch follows weeks of back trouble that has left his short-term schedule uncertain.

Overview

  • The No. 24 seed pulled out just before his second-round match against Nuno Borges after receiving a bye.
  • Lucky loser Aleksandar Vukic replaced Tsitsipas in the Shanghai Masters draw.
  • Reports attributed the decision chiefly to a recurring back issue that has disrupted his 2025 season, though one outlet cited a leg injury.
  • He has not competed since a Davis Cup loss to Joao Fonseca three weeks ago, when he said his back flared as he tried to serve for the match.
  • He is listed for the Oct. 15 Six Kings Slam exhibition in Riyadh after replacing Jack Draper, with participation dependent on his recovery.