French pair loses semi-final match

Théo Arribagé and Albano Olivetti were defeated by Francisco Cabral and JJ Tracy in the semi-finals of the ATP Masters 1000 event in Shanghai. The match score was 4-6, 6-4, 10-8, with the deciding super tie-break going to the American-Brazilian pair.

French duo remains in contention

Despite the loss, Arribagé and Olivetti are still in the running for a spot in the ATP Finals in Turin. Their performance in Shanghai has helped them rise to seventh place in the Race to Turin, which determines qualification for the year-end tournament.

Strong season for the French pair

Arribagé and Olivetti have had a successful season, winning five titles at events in Auckland, Montpellier, Dallas, Halle, and Majorca. They also previously reached the final of the ATP 500 event in Tokyo.

Second Masters 1000 semi-final appearance

This semi-final appearance in Shanghai is the second time Arribagé and Olivetti have reached the semi-finals of a Masters 1000 event this season. They previously made it to the semi-finals in Montreal.