Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev progress at China Open after comfortable wins

World number 2 Zverev was particularly ruthless in his display as he dispatched his 21-year-old Shang 6-0, 6-3, while Medvedev also took two sets to beat German Struff 6-4 6-3.

Zverev, who is chasing the number ranking from JanniK Sinner, has now set up an intriguing quarterfinal clash against six-time champion Novak Djokovic.

After his last-16 win, Zverev said in his on-court interview, "I am excited about it. This is probably one of his (Djokovic's) most favourite courts in his career, he's never lost here.

"But of course I am going to do everything I can to make it a challenge and to be able to compete and hopefully be successful. That is what I am here for and I am looking forward to that challenge."

If Zverev can win in Beijing, he will jump up to 10,120, which is just 880 points adrift of Sinner.

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