Sinner Retires with Cramp, Griekspoor Advances in Shanghai
SHANGHAI - Jannik Sinner was forced too retire from his third-round match against Tallon Griekspoor at the rolex Shanghai Masters on Sunday, October 5, 2025, due to apparent cramping in his right thigh. Griekspoor was leading 6-7(3), 7-5, 3-2 when Sinner stopped play.
The No. 2-ranked Sinner began experiencing physical difficulties late in the second set, utilizing ice towels during changeovers. He visibly limped between points in the deciding set and frequently massaged his thigh. The retirement is a significant setback for Sinner’s pursuit of the Year-End No. 1 ranking,as he trails Carlos Alcaraz by 2,540 points in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin.
Griekspoor, the No. 31 player in the PIF ATP Rankings, described the win as “definitely not the way you want to win,” citing the ”brutal conditions” in shanghai. He acknowledged Sinner’s struggles, stating, ”I’m sorry for him, I wish him a speedy recovery.”
the match was a hard-fought contest, with both players demonstrating high-level play, particularly in the first set tie-break which sinner won. Griekspoor rallied from 3-4, 0/40 down in the second set to ultimately claim it and force a decider. ”Sometimes you need a little bit of luck to win these matches,” Griekspoor added.
Griekspoor becomes the first Dutchman to reach the fourth round in Shanghai tournament history.He will next face qualifier Valentin Vacherot, who also advanced due to a retirement – Tomas Machac stopped play while Vacherot led 6-0, 3-1.
