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The Shanghai Masters 2024 has been thrilling fans with some unexpected results and standout performances. Let's dive into the highlights and key moments from the tournament.

Holger Rune's Comeback Victory

One of the standout matches today at Shanghai Masters 2024 was Holger Rune's comeback victory over Matteo Berrettini. Rune fought back from a set down to win the match 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. The match, which lasted more than 2 hours, showed Rune’s skills on full display as he managed to turn the match around and secure a spot in the next round.

After the match, a delighted Rune said: "It was a good match, honestly. I think the tennis was very high quality. We were hitting a lot of winners, good serves, good movement, so I'm very happy to start my tournament like this."

Taylor Fritz and Grigor Dimitrov Advance

World number seven and US Open finalist Taylor Fritz also made the news by advancing to the third round after a rain-delayed match against Terence Atmane. Fritz won the match 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/5) after the match was suspended due to rain.

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Grigor Dimitrov also successfully moved to the next round, with a hard-fought 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 victory over Zizou Bergs.

Frances Tiafoe's Smooth Win

Frances Tiafoe had a smooth victory over China's Yi Zhou, winning 6-2, 6-4. This win eliminated the last Chinese player from the men's singles, making Tiafoe a strong contender moving forward into the later stages of Shanghai Masters 2024.

David Goffin's Dramatic Win

David Goffin pulled off a dramatic win against the 15th seed Lorenzo Musetti, winning 1-6, 7-6 (6), 6-2. Goffin's comeback in the second set was a highlight of the match, showcasing his never-give-up attitude. The Belgian will now face American Marcos Giron in the next round.

Weather Challenges

The tournament has faced some weather challenges, with heavy rain in Shanghai and nearby areas causing delays and rescheduling of matches. Despite these issues, players have not complained much and have got on with their matches at Shanghai Masters 2024.

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