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Shanghai Masters: Qualifier Sakamoto stuns 2023 finalist Rublev in second round Image Source: IANS

Shanghai Masters: Qualifier Sakamoto Stuns 2023 Finalist Rublev In Second Round

By IANS News October 09, 2026 • 12:14 PM View: 11

The World No: In a massive early upset in the Shanghai Masters, Japanese qualifier Rei Sakamoto stunned former finalist Andrey Rublev in the second round, 6-4, 6-4 at Court 3 here on Friday.

The World No.137 produced a stellar performance as he defeated the World No.23 in straight sets in a 1 hour and 22-minute long battle. Sakamoto broke Rublev twice in the match and saved both break points to march into the round of 32.