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De Minaur's Shanghai Hopes Hinge on Injury Scans
7 Oct
Summary
- Alex de Minaur retired from the China Open final due to a groin injury.
- He experienced discomfort during the first set of his match against Novak Djokovic.
- De Minaur plans to travel to Shanghai to undergo medical scans for the injury.
Alex de Minaur sustained a groin injury during his championship match at the China Open on Tuesday, leading to his retirement against Novak Djokovic. The current No. 9 player in the PIF ATP Rankings reported feeling discomfort in his adductor midway through the first set, which intensified as the match progressed.
Despite the setback, de Minaur plans to head to Shanghai for medical scans. He is scheduled to participate in the Rolex Shanghai Masters, which begins Wednesday. He holds a 40-19 record for 2026, having secured his 11th ATP Tour title in Rotterdam earlier this year.