Aleksandar Vukic has scored a decided victory within the opening spherical of the ATP 1000 occasion in Shanghai.
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For the primary time in his skilled profession, Vukic will put together for a matchup in opposition to world No.9 Casper Ruud.
“He’s a high, high 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 completely satisfied to take a time off after which actually concentrate on 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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