Sebastian Korda Triumphs over Ben Shelton to Secure Maiden Masters Semifinal

SHANGHAI: Sebastian Korda edges past Ben Shelton in the Shanghai Masters to make his maiden Masters semifinal on Thursday.

With both players vying to reach their first Masters semifinal, it was Korda who came out on top. He defeated Shelton 6-7 (10), 6-2, 7-6 (6) to record a new career milestone for himself.

Korda lost a closely contested first set in the tie-break, but upped the ante in the next set to take it. He forged a lead for himself as he snagged a break at the onset of the third set.

Korda had multiple chances to win another break, but Shelton dug deep to keep himself in contention. The latter then leveled the score and soon the tie-break came into the picture.

Korda raced to a 6-1 lead in the tie-break, but wasted five match points as Shelton fought back to level terms. But the former got back on track as he won the next couple of points to score a huge win.

He will face Hubert Hurkacz in the semifinals.

Hurkacz put an end to Marozsan's dream run with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-3 win over him.

Marozsan started off strong against Hurkacz and even claimed the first set. However, the Pole's experience and superior serving eventually turned the tide in his favor.

Hurkacz had made the semifinals of the previous Masters tournament in Cincinnati in August. He has now matched his best result at the level this year by doing the same here. He'll now be aiming to reach his second final of the season. Agencies

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