Alexander Zverev defeats Quentin Halys at the Shanghai Masters 1000, praising Halys' exceptional serving skills in a tightly contested three-set match.
Zverev reaches Shanghai Masters quarterfinals
Alexander Zverev advanced to the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters 1000 after defeating Quentin Halys in a three-set match on October 11, 2026. The world number two won the match with a score of 6-4, 6-7, 6-3.Zverev praises Halys’ serving skills
In a press conference following the match, Zverev praised Halys' serving abilities, stating that Halys is one of the best servers in the world on hard courts. He highlighted the French player's ability to disguise the direction of his serves through his gestures and ball toss.Halys’ serve technique stands out
Zverev noted that Halys effectively hides the direction of his serves through his gestures and ball toss, and is capable of varying his serves significantly. He also mentioned that Halys' first-serve plus one sequence is among the five best in the entire ATP circuit.Zverev reaches 60 wins of the season
This victory marked Zverev's 60th win of the season, continuing his strong performance in the tournament and reinforcing his position as a top contender in men's tennis.
