Pablo Carreno Busta to Face Felix Auger-Aliassime in ATP Shanghai Masters Third Round

Both players are entering this match with a head-to-head record of 0-0 since 2022. Carreno Busta reached the third round after a series of strong performances, including victories over Alejandro Tabilo and Mariano Navone in the second and first rounds, respectively. His recent match scores include 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 against Tabilo on October 10, and 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 against Navone on October 8.

Auger-Aliassime progressed to this stage after defeating Camilo Ugo Carabelli in the second round, winning 4-6, 7-6, 7-5 on October 10. Prior to that, he received a bye in the first round. However, he faced difficulty at the China Open, where he only managed to win 3-6, 3-6 against Karen Khachanov in the third round on September 30.

The match at the Shanghai Masters will be played on hard courts.