19 Masters semis now, level with Berdych and Hewitt for ninth all-time. And 16 aces on a night he called himself 'a tiny bit off' is a pretty useful off night. Saturday's the real test: first look at Jódar's pace in person, against a kid who just came from a set down to beat Ruud.

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Fourth Masters 1000 SF — and after deciding-set TBs against Tiafoe and Hurkacz, two full rest days before Zverev is the real silver lining. He said it himself: body recovery first this week.

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Fourth Masters QF in his last five events, and 41 wins already in a debut ATP season — at 20. Two Spaniards in the Shanghai last eight for the first time since Nadal and Ramos-Viñolas in 2017. Ruud on Friday is a different exam.

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Great run through Asia. Strong form.

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A week ago he was retiring from the Beijing final with a groin issue. Now three straight-set wins in Shanghai, one break point faced today, and he's sitting in the last Turin spot. Zverev comes in off 2h37 and a cranky ankle, de Minaur off 85 minutes. That QF got interesting.

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