MASTERS SHANGAI – After defeating Andy Murray in the previous round, Fabio Fognini confirmed against Karen Khachanov on Thursday in the round of 16. Solid, the Italian has defeated the Russian (6-3, 7-5). In the next round, the 12th world will face Daniil Medvedev, scorer of Vasek Pospisil (7-6 (7), 7-5). Matteo Berrettini took the best of Roberto Bautista Agut (7-6, 6-4).
In quarterback, the native of Moscow will find Fabio Fognini, who fell at the same time of another Russian Karen Khachanov, 9th player worldwide (6-3, 7-5). The Italian chained after his epic victory over Andy Murray in the previous round. He took revenge on an opponent who had dominated last week in Beijing and, at the same time, won a significant duel in preparation for the qualification for the Masters of the year.
Berrettini affirms
For his part, Matteo Berrettini remade talk about him. Semi-finalist at the US Open, the Italian definitely likes big events. Surprised by Andy Murray last week in Beijing, he quickly reacted and fully relaunched in the prospect of a possible qualification for the "Masters tournament". The current 13th world player has thus imposed his law in two sets (7-6, 6-4) and nearly two hours (1h56 precisely) to a direct competitor for the trip to London, the Spanish Roberto Bautista Agut.
Berrettini was particularly effective behind his first ball (87% success), even though he was scared in the first set when he was dislocated while serving to take the lead at 5-4. The Italian has recovered well in the decisive game, then made a break behind the second act to finally win by taking a third and last time the opposing service. He will face the winner of the match between Dominic Thiem and Nikoloz Basilashvili in the quarterfinals.
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