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Tiafoe Aims to Snap Losing Skid at Shanghai Masters
2 Oct
Summary
- Tiafoe on 4-match losing streak, struggled on hardcourts this year
- Qualifier Hanfmann defeated Sonego in comeback win to reach 2nd round
- Tiafoe leads their head-to-head 1-0, but this could be a close match
As of October 3rd, 2025, 25th seed Frances Tiafoe is set to take on qualifier Yannick Hanfmann in the second round of the Shanghai Masters. Tiafoe received a first-round bye and will be looking to bounce back after a tough stretch of results.
Tiafoe has struggled to find consistency on the hardcourts this year. While the clay season brought him some respite, with a runner-up finish in Houston and a maiden quarterfinal at the French Open, his grass and hardcourt campaigns have been underwhelming. Tiafoe hasn't won a match since exiting the US Open in the third round and is currently on a 4-match losing streak.
On the other hand, Hanfmann came through the qualifying rounds without dropping a set. In the first round, he staged a comeback victory over Lorenzo Sonego, rallying from a set down to win 2-6, 6-3, 6-1. This marked Hanfmann's third hardcourt win of the season, though his overall results have been a disappointment compared to last year.
Tiafoe holds a 1-0 head-to-head advantage over Hanfmann, having won their previous encounter in straight sets. However, given their contrasting form this season, this second-round clash could be a close affair. Tiafoe will be the favorite, but he'll need to find his best form to snap his losing streak and advance at the Shanghai Masters.
