Botic Van De Zandschulp beat Arthur Fils 7-5, 6-4 in the round of 32 at the Rolex Shanghai Masters to reach the next round. The result was reported by api.tennis.
From Merida to Fils
On his way to this match, Van De Zandschulp beat Daniel Merida 1-6, 6-3, 6-4, then Alex Michelsen 6-4, 6-4. After losing the opening set against Merida, he did not drop another set at the tournament. Before facing Van De Zandschulp, Fils saw off Pavel Kotov 6-3, 6-4.
According to rank.tennis, Van De Zandschulp is ranked 38th, while Fils is 10th. In this match, victory went to the lower-ranked player.