Stefanos Tsitsipas’s longstanding rivalry with Daniil Medvedev will continue to heat up after the Greek star defeated Alexandre Muller in straight sets at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday. The 12th-ranked Tsitsipas and the fifth-ranked Russian will face off for the 14th time, their first encounter in nearly a year.
The pair’s head-to-head series has been marked by intense competition on and off the court. While Medvedev holds a significant 9-4 advantage, Tsitsipas desires to even the score.
“I’ve grown to respect Daniil more than I did in the past,” Tsitsipas said. “We’ve had some heated moments, but we’ve been able to resolve those issues and move forward. I’m focused on delivering a strong performance against him and securing a victory.”
Rain delayed Tsitsipas’s match against Muller for two days, but he remained composed and dominant throughout most of the contest. Despite a brief setback in the second set, Tsitsipas ultimately secured the win, setting the stage for his highly anticipated rematch with Medvedev.
