Jannik Sinner’s Shanghai Masters journey concluded prematurely after he retired from his third-round match against Tallon Griekspoor. Sinner withdrew due to severe cramping in his right thigh while the score was 6-7(3), 7-5, 3-2 in favor of Griekspoor. The match had been physically taxing, lasting close to two and a half hours. The humid conditions in Shanghai took a toll, with Sinner visibly distressed and using ice towels. The high humidity affected multiple players during the tournament, with Griekspoor and Djokovic also noting the difficult weather. Sinner had performed well in the preceding tournament in Beijing. His withdrawal opens up the draw, making Djokovic the favorite. Sinner’s priority is now recovery, with the goal of returning to the court as soon as possible. The match had been tightly fought, with Griekspoor securing a hard-earned victory. The challenging weather conditions were a recurring theme throughout the tournament.
