After his victory over Valentin Royer at the Shanghai Masters, Alexander Zverev expressed frustration about the court conditions, suggesting they were being manipulated to favor younger players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
Alexander Zverev said: “I hate when it’s the same… I know the tournament directors are going towards that direction because they want Jannik
ATP Shanghai - Alexander Zverev's projected path
Zverev in Shanghai, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently ranked no.3, the German has achieved a 48-20 match record in 2025. Zverev is now playing in Shanghai where he managed to beat the world no.76 Valentin Royer 6-4 6-4.
Alexander Zverev will square off with the world no.54 Arthur Rinderknech in the 3rd round. Their record is 1-0 for Rinderknech.
Alexander clinched 1 title in 2025 in Munich. The German got to the final at the Australian Open and in Stuttgart (Boss Open).
Zverev won 25 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 9 on clay courts and 8 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) after Vienna. The main draw will start on the 20th of October.
ATP Shanghai - Jannik Sinner's projected path
Sinner in Shanghai, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked no.2, Jannik has achieved a composed 43-5 record in 2025. Jannik is now competing in Shanghai where he conquered the world no.49 Daniel Altmaier 6-3 6-3
.Jannik Sinner will compete against the world no.31 Tallon Griekspoor in the 3rd round on Sunday at 9:00 pm on STADIUM COURT. Their current record is 6-0 for Sinner.
Sinner conquered 3 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Jannik reached the final in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia), at the French Open, in Cincinnati (Cincinnati Open) and at the U.S. Open.
Jannik won 22 titles in his career: 11 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) after Vienna. The main draw will start on the 20th of October.
Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner fought against each other 7 times. The head to head is 4-3 for Zverev.