Italy's world number one Jannik Sinner and Spanish rival Carlos Alcaraz both enjoyed comfortable victories in their opening matches at the Shanghai Masters - just three days after contesting a dramatic China Open final.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz showed why they were top in the world at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday, as they raced into the third round with confident straight-sets wins. Sinner dispatched Japan’s Taro Daniel,

Coco Gauff has advanced to the final of the China Open by beating Paula Badosa 4-6, 6-4, 6-2. It was the third consecutive match that she had to rally from a set down.

Top seeds Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic won their respective matches to advance to the third round.

Jannik Sinner has reached the third round of the Shanghai Masters 1000 by defeating Japanese player Taro Daniel. The Italian, ranked number 1 in the world, aims to earn as many points as possible

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz showed why they were top in the world at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday, as they race

Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner all made winning starts at Shanghai Masters; Djokovic on first ATP return since US Open; Watch all ATP and WTA action on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+ which is integrated into Sky TV,

Jannik Sinner had a calm debut at the Masters 1000 in Shanghai. A good tournament could give him the certainty of finishing the year as world number 1. After losing the final of the ATP 500

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz showed why they were top in the world at the Shanghai Masters on Saturday, as they raced into the third round with confident straight-sets wins.