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Medvedev Cruises Through Shanghai Masters as Temperatures Soar
7 Oct
Summary
- Medvedev happy to see rivals suffer in Shanghai heat
- Medvedev yet to drop a set in opening two matches
- Novak Djokovic also struggling with soaring temperatures
As of October 8th, 2025, Daniil Medvedev is making the most of the challenging conditions at the Shanghai Masters, where the sweltering heat and humidity have taken a toll on many of his rivals.
Medvedev, who is yet to drop a set in his opening two matches at the tournament, has openly admitted that he is "happy" to see his competitors suffering in the intense weather. The Russian's straight-sets victory over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the second round was particularly impressive, with Medvedev needing a tiebreaker to secure the win.
World number one Novak Djokovic is the latest player to have struggled with the soaring temperatures in Shanghai, further highlighting the impact the conditions are having on the tournament. As the event progresses, it will be interesting to see if Medvedev can maintain his impressive form and capitalize on the difficulties faced by his opponents.
