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 12 months, 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 unhealthy, 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 type of circled, and I began enjoying some actually good tennis in the direction of the top.”
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 making an attempt to remain calm, but in addition get myself going, as a result of I felt slightly sluggish.”
“He’s such a tough participant, so unorthodox, tries to disrupt your rhythm in any method potential. So I’m very blissful, to get by way of that as a result of I skilled some feelings by way of that as effectively.”
Staying optimistic and calm underneath stress 💪
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 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 blissful to take a break day after which actually deal with that one on Friday.”
Vukic joins fellow Australians Alexei Popyrin and Jordan Thompson within the second spherical, who each obtained 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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