Sinner unexpectedly withdrew due to injury, Fritz suffered a shocking upset, Anisimova excelled in a high-level match, and both the big and little Williams lost.

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From yesterday afternoon to night Beijing time, the ATP1000 Shanghai Masters featured singles third-round contests. The defending champion and world No. 2, Sinner, who played in the night session, retired injured at 7-6(3), 5-7, 2-3 against Dutch top player Griekspoor, allowing his opponent to advance. Sinner showed signs of fatigue during the China Open semifinals and finals. It seems that continuous competition has taken a toll on his body. We wish him a speedy recovery!

Fourth seed and four-time tournament champion Djokovic faced a tough battle lasting 2 hours and 42 minutes, eventually overcoming German qualifier Hanfmann 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 to reach the round of 16. Next, he will compete against Spaniard Munar for a spot in the quarterfinals. Djokovic's performance was mediocre at first but gradually improved as the match progressed.

Fifth seed and America's top player Fritz was upset by the French gunnerPerricard, who defeated him 6-4, 7-5, knocking Fritz out of the round of 16. In the fourth round, Perricard will face the 10th seed and Denmark's top player Rune, who beat Frenchman Humbert 6-4, 6-4, maintaining a perfect 5-0 record against him and reaching the round of 16 for the second consecutive year.Belgian player Borges defeated Argentina’s F. Cerundolo 7-6(1), 6-3 to reach his first Masters 1000 round of 16. He will next face the 31st seed Diallo.

Now let's turn to the women's competition. Last night Beijing time, the WTA1000 China Open concluded spectacularly. In the singles final,the American star,third seed Anisimova defeated Czech rising talent Noskova 6-0, 2-6, 6-2 to claim her first China Open singles title. This marks Anisimova’s second 1000-level championship, boosting her ranking points to third place this season, surpassing her compatriot Gauff.

In the doubles final, second seeds Errani and Paolini overturned Kato and Stosur 6-7(1), 6-3, 10-2 to win the China Open for the second consecutive year. This is the Italian duo’s fourth title together this season and their fifth 1000-level crown as partners.

Additionally, in the final round of the Wuhan Open women's singles qualifiers, Chinese star Wang Xiyulost 4-6, 3-6 to Japan’s Uchijima Moka, missing the main draw. Wang Yafan also fell short, losing 3-6, 5-7 to Czech player Siniakova after squandering a 5-1 lead and two match points in the second set, failing to advance.

Finally, let's play a guessing game. The image below shows a player serving. Without any hints, can you identify who she is?

Last time’s guess was correct. Indeed, the person in the picture is the Russian beauty Maria Sharapova.

(Source: Tennis Home Author: Lone Wolf)