Aleksandar Vukic has scored a decided victory within the opening spherical of the ATP 1000 occasion in Shanghai.
Shanghai, China, 2 October 2024 | Rhys de Deugd
Repeating his efforts from the identical date final yr, Aleksandar Vukic has progressed to the second spherical of the Shanghai Masters with a gritty victory.
After a profitable qualifying marketing campaign, Vukic took the court docket for a 3rd consecutive day with the mission of eliminating world No.70 Corentin Moutet.
Discovering himself down 4-0 within the opening set, Vukic fought again to steal the match 2-6 6-3 6-4.
“It was a rollercoaster. Began off fairly dangerous, couldn’t make a ball within the first 4 video games, and was down 4-0 in like quarter-hour,” the world No.90 mentioned.
“After that began I making a bit extra balls, began getting a bit extra rhythm and the match sort of circled, and I began taking part in some actually good tennis in direction of the tip.”
In all 4 of his tour-level wins for the reason that grass court docket season, Vukic has taken them out in a deciding third set. The 28-year-old showcased that very same dedication to combat again into the competition towards the Frenchman.
“I used to be attempting to remain calm, but in addition get myself going, as a result of I felt just a little gradual.”
“He’s such a difficult participant, so unorthodox, tries to disrupt your rhythm in any manner potential. So I’m very comfortable, to get by that as a result of I skilled some feelings by that as properly.”
Staying constructive and calm beneath strain 💪
After conceding the primary 4 video games of the match, Aleks Vukic turned the tide towards world No.70 Corentin Moutet to grab a steely victory and attain the #RolexShanghaiMasters second spherical 💚💛#GoAussies pic.twitter.com/kpYZRXzmrS
— TennisAustralia (@TennisAustralia) October 2, 2024
For the primary time in his skilled profession, Vukic will put together for a matchup towards world No.9 Casper Ruud.
“He’s a prime, prime participant, so I’ve nothing to lose, however I’m additionally fairly hungry to see how I can compete in that one,” he mentioned about his second-round opponent.
“I’ll be comfortable to take a time off after which actually deal with that one on Friday.”
Vukic joins fellow Australians Alexei Popyrin and Jordan Thompson within the second spherical, who each acquired first-round byes.
Rinky Hijikata, Chris O’Connell, James Duckworth and Li Tu will all compete of their first spherical matches on Thursday.
Aussies in motion – Shanghai
RESULTS
Males’s singles, first spherical
[Q] Aleksandar Vukic (AUS) d Corentin Moutet (FRA)
COMING UP
Males’s singles, first spherical
Rinky Hijikata (AUS) v Miomir Kecmanovic (SRB)
Chris O’Connell (AUS) v Matteo Berrettini (ITA)
James Duckworth (AUS) v David Goffin (BEL)
[Q] Li Tu (AUS) v Marcos Giron (USA)
Males’s singles, second spherical
[20] Alexei Popyrin (AUS) v TBC
[26] Jordan Thompson (AUS) v TBC
> VIEW: Rolex Shanghai Masters 2024 singles draw
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