Fixture: (2) Carlos Alcaraz vs Juan Manuel Cerundolo
Second seed Carlos Alcaraz will face Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round of the 2026 Shanghai Masters after receiving an opening-round bye. Alcaraz enters the contest on a six-match winning streak following his recent title defense at the Japan Open in Tokyo. Cerundolo booked his place in the second round by defeating Nicolas Mejia 6-4, 6-4.
Alcaraz holds a 1-0 head-to-head advantage over Cerundolo after winning their only prior meeting at the Next Gen ATP Finals in 2021. Alcaraz carries a 27-3 record on hardcourts this season and is unbeaten in opening matches this year, making him the heavy favorite against Cerundolo, who holds an 8-7 record on hardcourts in 2026.
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