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Alexander Zverev battles through fitness concerns to grueling three-set victory against Alexander Bublik

Alexander Zverev was engrossed in an enthralling battle against Alexander Bublik. It unfolded into a tremendous contest which was gruelling for the top

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Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 9:30 AM

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Alexander Zverev defeated Alexander Bublik 7-6(6), 4-6, 7-6(1) in the Shanghai Masters round of 16.
Zverev saved four set points during the opening set tiebreak to take the early lead.
The German appeared physically limited and weary at points during the grueling three-set contest.

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Alexander Zverev overcame apparent fitness issues to defeat Alexander Bublik 7-6(6), 4-6, 7-6(1) in the round of 16 at the Shanghai Masters. The top-seeded German saved four set points in the opening set before Bublik leveled the contest by claiming the second set. Zverev then dominated the deciding third-set tiebreak to secure the hard-fought victory.

Zverev appeared physically limited at times, walking gingerly throughout the match before closing it out with an ace. The win advances the 29-year-old to the quarterfinals, where he will face Alex de Minaur.

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