According to api.tennis, Machac had beaten Zhang Zhizhen before facing Bublik, winning 1:6, 7:6, 6:2.
Bublik beats Machac in straight sets at the Shanghai Masters
Alexander Bublik beat Tomas Machac 6:4, 7:6 in the round of 64 at the Rolex Shanghai Masters to advance to the round of 32.
Tournament coverage
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