Armed with confidence from his latest profession breakthroughs, Alexei Popyrin has surged into the Rolex Shanghai Masters third spherical.
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The following problem for Popyrin is in opposition to No.9 seed Grigor Dimitrov or Belgium’s Zizou Bergs.
“If it’s Grigor, we had an excellent battle in Montreal, a stable couple matches there, he helped me win the event,” smiled Popyrin, who saved match factors in opposition to the Bulgarian.
“After which Zizou, , I’ve identified him since juniors, since under-10, so it is going to be a enjoyable match irrespective of who I play.
He’s thrilled to be joined within the third spherical by countryman Aleksandar Vukic, a qualifier on the event, who shocked No.8 seed Casper Ruud in his earlier match.
“He’s an unbelievable man and he actually deserves a win. He’s had a tricky yr this yr, however he’s a high-quality participant,” mentioned Popyrin of his fellow Australian.
Jordan Thompson, seeded No.26 in Shanghai, faces Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor in his opening match later right this moment.
