Stefanos Tsitsipas beat Kimmer Coppejans 6:3, 7:5 in the round of 128 at the Rolex Shanghai Masters to advance to the next round. The result was reported by api.tennis.

Second set closer on the scoreboard

Tsitsipas allowed his opponent fewer games in the opening set than in the second. The next set was closer on the scoreboard, but it did not go to a tiebreak. The Greek player won both sets.

Coppejans came into the match after winning in qualifying at the same tournament. He beat Nishesh Basavareddy 7:6, 6:3, then Sweeny 6:3, 6:2. The Belgian was unable to continue his winning run in the main draw.