The 2023 Shanghai Masters once again showcased the top tennis stars on the global stage, this time in the Asian swing of the ATP. This prestigious tournament, with a total prize pool of $8,800,000, attracted some of the brightest talents in the sport, setting the stage for intense competition and thrilling matches. As the tournament progressed to the quarterfinals, fans were treated to remarkable clashes.
In the last-eight stage of the tournament, the 5th seed, Andrey Rublev displayed his dominance with a commanding 6-2, 6-3 victory over Ugo Humbert. Meanwhile, Hubert Hurkacz, the 16th seed, after facing a challenging battle against Fabian Marozsan, emerged victorious with a score of 4-6, 6-1, 6-3. Grigor Dimitrov, the 18th seed, showcased his mettle by defeating Nicolas Jarry 7-6(2), 6-4.
Sebastian Korda triumphed in a thrilling three-set against rising American star, Ben Shelton, sealing his victory with a scoreline of 6-7(10), 6-2, 7-6(6). The intensity only increased in the semifinals. Rublev faced off against Grigor Dimitrov, securing his spot in the final with a 7-6(7), 6-3 win. Hubert Hurkacz continued his impressive run, defeating Sebastian Korda in straight sets, with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-4.
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The climax of the tournament unfolded in a gripping final. Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz engaged in a fierce battle against Russia’s Andrey Rublev. With the first 2 sets going apiece 3-6 6-3, the match ventured into a thrilling decider, with both players refusing to yield. Ultimately, it was Hurkacz who clinched victory, emerging as the champion by taking the tiebreak 10-8.
The top earners of prize money and points at Shanghai Masters 2023
This marked Hubert Hurkacz’s second ATP Masters 1000 title and seventh singles title, showcasing his remarkable skills and aspirations to win big titles. In the prize distribution, Hubert Hurkacz’s splendid performance earned him a handsome reward of $1,262,220, reaffirming his growing stature in the sport. The runner-up, Andrey Rublev, secured a substantial prize of $662,360 for his commendable journey to the final.
Additionally, the semifinalists, Sebastian Korda and Grigor Dimitrov, each received $352,635 for their impressive run in Shanghai. The players eliminated in the quarterfinals were also rewarded handsomely, with each pocketing $184,465.
Being an ATP Masters 1000 tournament, it also brought substantial ranking points for players who made it to the business end of the tournament. Hubert Hurkacz, the winner of the event amassed substantial 1,000 ranking points, contributing significantly to the race for a coveted spot in the year-ending ATP Finals. Andrey Rublev the finalist got 600 ranking points, solidifying his stature as a top 10 player in the world.
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The two semi-finalists, Sebastian Korda and Grigor Dimitrov got 360 ranking points each and the remaining four quarter-finalists, Ben Shelton, Ugo Humbert, Fabian Marozsan, and Nicolas Jarry got 180 ranking points respectively. The tournament with its remarkable matches and generous rewards, not only showcased the exceptional talent but also brought joy to the Asian fans who thronged the stadium in heavy numbers.