Géa advances in Shanghai Masters

Arthur Géa made significant progress at the Masters 1000 in Shanghai on Tuesday, October 13, by defeating Jakub Mensik, the 15th-ranked player, in two sets (7-6(4), 6-4). This victory marked his first-ever appearance in a Masters 1000 quarterfinal.

Géa reflects on his performance

Géa expressed his excitement about his performance, saying, "I hope it continues!" and "It's really incredible," he said on the court. He also mentioned he was seeking a form of personal redemption after being eliminated at the same stage in the US Open.

Géa credits his return game

Géa noted that he returned well and remained focused throughout the match. He mentioned that he served better than Shelton from the start and found a good rhythm, allowing him to return many balls. He emphasized that his ability to return balls effectively contributed to his victory.

Géa confident in his progress

With four wins in five matches against players in the Top 20, Géa is confident in his performance. He stated, "I'm only playing these big players now. I'm climbing. Ultimately, I still don't know my real ranking since I'm climbing every week and I'm just progressing."

Géa downplays his success

Géa also remarked, "I don't think it's a miracle story when you work hard every day," he later told L'Equipe. "I hope to achieve the same thing, but I'm still far from the trophy. I will simply start the next match convinced that I am capable of it."