Zverev swept De Minaur 6-4, 6-4 to reach the Shanghai Masters semifinals. The top seed controlled the match from start to finish, dictating points and forcing De Minaur into errors. Zverev felt sharp on court, executing his game plan without the lapses that plague him in tighter contests. De Minaur never gained traction. He failed to break serve and couldn't pressure Zverev's forehand, which proved too consistent. The Australian competed but lacked the firepower to extend rallies or create opportunities.
Zverev advances to face a semifinal opponent still being determined. He's hunting his third Masters title of the season and building momentum heading into the year's final stretch. Shanghai represents a chance to add another trophy and climb deeper into the ATP rankings. De Minaur played solid tennis but ran into a player operating at peak efficiency.