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Zizou Bergs eliminates Carlos Alcaraz in Shanghai

Belgian Zizou Bergs has ousted Carlos Alcaraz in the third round of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Shanghai.

13 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Zizou Bergs eliminates Carlos Alcaraz in Shanghai — Photo: Hameltion · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Zizou Bergs has eliminated Carlos Alcaraz, the world number 3, in the third round of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Shanghai. Bergs won the match 7-5, 7-6, a result considered a significant upset in the tennis world.

Bergs, currently ranked 39th in the ATP rankings, had previously defeated Ignacio Buse in the second round. The victory over Alcaraz, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, marks an important milestone in his career.

The tournament in Shanghai is a prestigious event with a prize pool of $9,415,725. Bergs earned his victory in the third round by demonstrating solid play and executing his strategy effectively, allowing him to withstand Alcaraz's pressure.

After the victory, Bergs stated that he now feels capable of competing against the very best players. His performance is frequently compared to defeating other tennis legends such as Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal.

Alcaraz was looking to build on his win at the ATP 500 tournament in Tokyo but was unable to continue his streak of seven victories. The defeat in Shanghai also means he will lose his position in the world rankings, paving the way for Alexander Zverev to become the new number 1.

Following his upset against Alcaraz, Bergs now stands on the brink of the fourth round, where he can further enhance his chances. The tournament continues with many eyes on his next opponent, who has yet to be announced.

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