In a thrilling match at the Shanghai Masters, 18th seed Grigor Dimitrov staged an impressive comeback to defeat top seed Carlos Alcaraz, marking another upset in the tournament. Dimitrov fought his way to a 5-7, 6-2, 6-4 victory over Alcaraz, who was not at his best on the day. This win propels Dimitrov into the quarterfinals as he continues his pursuit of his first ATP title since 2017.

Dimitrov’s resilience and determination were on full display as he mounted a comeback against the out-of-sorts Alcaraz. The Bulgarian player seized the opportunity to take the second and third sets, securing the match victory. Witness the best tennis game ever with attractive betting odds from Nextbet. 

The next challenge for Dimitrov in the quarterfinals will be the 22nd-seeded Nicolas Jarry. Jarry, a Chilean player, earned his spot in the quarterfinals after defeating wild card Diego Schwartzman in a closely contested match, with a final score of 6-3, 5-7, 6-3.

The Shanghai Masters has seen its share of upsets this year, with early exits by top players like Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Holger Rune. Notably, World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is not participating in the tournament.

After his victory over Alcaraz, Grigor Dimitrov expressed his determination to continue his campaign in the tournament, saying, “I’m still here, I’m not going anywhere.”

Carlos Alcaraz, the 20-year-old Spaniard who has had a remarkable season, was looking to secure his seventh tour-level title of the year. However, he faced an uncharacteristic setback after winning the first set. Despite starting strongly, Alcaraz struggled to maintain his form and eventually lost the match.

The thrilling encounter saw Dimitrov and Alcaraz engage in intense rallies, particularly in the first set. Although Alcaraz secured the first set, he couldn’t maintain the momentum, and Dimitrov’s relentless pressure eventually led to his victory.

The Shanghai Masters continues with more exciting matches, including the clash between American 12th seed Tommy Paul and Russian Andrey Rublev, who is the highest remaining seed in the draw. The winner of this match will face Ugo Humbert of France in the quarterfinals, who secured his spot by defeating J.J. Wolf of the United States in a dominant fashion. Get the latest updates from the world of tennis only on Nextbet Sports.