Is Stefanos Tsitsipas back after ‘statement’ win over Taylor Fritz at Shanghai Masters?

Stefanos Tsitsipas: "For me it is an important win."

By Shahida Jacobs · Tennis365

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 7:30 AM

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Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Taylor Fritz 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the Shanghai Masters third round.
Tsitsipas called the result a statement win as he attempts to regain his best form.
The victory lifted the former world No 3 up to No 39 in the Live ATP Rankings.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas secured a comeback 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory over 11th seed Taylor Fritz in the third round of the Shanghai Masters. The Greek tennis star described the result as a statement win against a consistent top player, marking his third top-20 victory since August.

The triumph continues Tsitsipas' resurgence after injuries and poor form saw him fall to world No 88 in June. Following a title win at the Swiss Open in July and a solid run at the Japan Open, the victory over Fritz lifted Tsitsipas to No 39 in the Live ATP Rankings.

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