स्पोर्ट्स

VIDEO SHOWS: NBA-RELATED SIGNAGE AND MERCHANDISE AT NBA HOUSE IN MACAU/SOUNDBITE FROM NBA FANS FULL SCRIPT TO FOLLOW SHOWS: MACAU, CHINA (OCTOBER 9, 2025) (REUTERS – Access all) 1. 'NBA HOUSE' SIGN 2. NBA LOGO 3. MERCHANDISE SHOP 4. CLOSE UP OF MERCHANDISE 5. PEOPLE MEASURING JUMPS 6. NBA PLAYERS SIGN 7. PEOPLE SHOPPING 8. MAN HOLDING UP JERSEY 9. CLOSE UP OF JERSEY 10. (SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) 37-YEAR-OLD NBA FANS FROM XIAMEN, FUJIAN PROVINCE, CHINA, LYU YIZHE, SAYING:     "I’m incredibly, incredibly excited because this time, we came specifically to watch the NBA China Games. We’d been preparing and planning for this two months in advance. This time, it feels extra special because we’re long-time NBA fans — we’ve been watching since 1998, back in the Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls era. Then we followed the Shaq and Kobe duo era, and later the Allen Iverson and Tracy McGrady era." 11. NBA SIGN 12. NBA SHOP 13. MAN POSES FOR PHOTOGRAPH WITH CUT-OUT 14. PLAYER DOLL 15. (SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) 37-YEAR-OLD NBA FANS FROM XIAMEN, FUJIAN PROVINCE, CHINA, LYU YIZHE, SAYING:     "For Chinese fans, the NBA feels so far away — literally half a world apart. That’s why we felt we had to come to the NBA China Games. If you ever get the chance, you must experience it live — it’s a completely different feeling from watching on TV. Plus, so many legends like Vince Carter, Kevin Garnett, and Shaquille O’Neal are coming; they’re all part of our childhood memories. Being able to see them in person is such a precious and beautiful memory." 16. WIDE OF EVENT 17. VARIOUS OF PEOPLE PLAYING BASKETBALL GAMES 18. (SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) 26-YEAR-OLD NBA FANS FROM HANGZHOU, ZHEJIANG PROVINCE, CHINA, MOLE ZENG, SAYING:     "I believe the NBA will definitely return to China sooner or later. Even though it’s been six years since the last time, I’m still incredibly excited about this reunion. This year’s match-up is between the Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns. My favourite player is Kevin Durant — but unfortunately, he withdrew before the China Games, so I won’t get to see him this time, which I do feel a bit disappointed about. But I believe that in the future, as the NBA continues to grow in China, more and more star players will come here to meet us in person." 19. NBA PLAYER DISPLAY 20. EVENT VENUE 21. NBA SIGN STORY: TO FOLLOW

(The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.)

VIDEO SHOWS: NBA-RELATED SIGNAGE AND MERCHANDISE AT NBA HOUSE IN MACAU/SOUNDBITE FROM NBA FANS FULL SCRIPT TO FOLLOW SHOWS: MACAU, CHINA (OCTOBER 9, 2025) (REUTERS – Access all) 1. 'NBA HOUSE' SIGN 2. NBA LOGO 3. MERCHANDISE SHOP 4. CLOSE UP OF MERCHANDISE 5. PEOPLE MEASURING JUMPS 6. NBA PLAYERS SIGN 7. PEOPLE SHOPPING 8. MAN HOLDING UP JERSEY 9. CLOSE UP OF JERSEY 10. (SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) 37-YEAR-OLD NBA FANS FROM XIAMEN, FUJIAN PROVINCE, CHINA, LYU YIZHE, SAYING:     "I’m incredibly, incredibly excited because this time, we came specifically to watch the NBA China Games. We’d been preparing and planning for this two months in advance. This time, it feels extra special because we’re long-time NBA fans — we’ve been watching since 1998, back in the Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls era. Then we followed the Shaq and Kobe duo era, and later the Allen Iverson and Tracy McGrady era." 11. NBA SIGN 12. NBA SHOP 13. MAN POSES FOR PHOTOGRAPH WITH CUT-OUT 14. PLAYER DOLL 15. (SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) 37-YEAR-OLD NBA FANS FROM XIAMEN, FUJIAN PROVINCE, CHINA, LYU YIZHE, SAYING:     "For Chinese fans, the NBA feels so far away — literally half a world apart. That’s why we felt we had to come to the NBA China Games. If you ever get the chance, you must experience it live — it’s a completely different feeling from watching on TV. Plus, so many legends like Vince Carter, Kevin Garnett, and Shaquille O’Neal are coming; they’re all part of our childhood memories. Being able to see them in person is such a precious and beautiful memory." 16. WIDE OF EVENT 17. VARIOUS OF PEOPLE PLAYING BASKETBALL GAMES 18. (SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) 26-YEAR-OLD NBA FANS FROM HANGZHOU, ZHEJIANG PROVINCE, CHINA, MOLE ZENG, SAYING:     "I believe the NBA will definitely return to China sooner or later. Even though it’s been six years since the last time, I’m still incredibly excited about this reunion. This year’s match-up is between the Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns. My favourite player is Kevin Durant — but unfortunately, he withdrew before the China Games, so I won’t get to see him this time, which I do feel a bit disappointed about. But I believe that in the future, as the NBA continues to grow in China, more and more star players will come here to meet us in person." 19. NBA PLAYER DISPLAY 20. EVENT VENUE 21. NBA SIGN STORY: TO FOLLOW

(The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.)

VIDEO SHOWS: VISUALS OF DANIIL MEDVEDEV SUFFERING CRAMPS AND BEING ATTENDED TO BY ATP PHYSIO AT SHANGHAI MASTERS / SOUNDBITE OF MEDVEDEV AFTER WIN OVER LEARNER TIEN EDITOR'S NOTE:  RESENDING VIDEO WITH VISUALS OF MEDVEDEV ASKING FOR A BALL GIRL TO REMOVE HIS SHIRT  MATCH HIGHLIGHTS OF MEDVEDEV V TIEN AVAILABLE IN 1546-TENNIS-SHANGHAI/ VIDEO  SHOWS: SHANGHAI, CHINA (OCTOBER 8, 2025) (ATP MEDIA/ IMG – See restrictions) 1. LEARNER TIEN (FAR SIDE) WINNING POINT AGAINST A LIMPING DANIIL MEDVEDEV TO MAKE IT 6-6 CHAIR UMPIRE ASKING ATP PHYSIO TO COME 2. VARIOUS OF MEDVEDEV TALKING WITH ATP PHYSIO WITH A BALL GIRL STANDING BY THE SIDE 3. VARIOUS OF PHYSIO ATTENDING TO MEDVEDEV 4. MEDVEDEV TRYING TO REMOVE HIS SWEATY SHIRT 5. MEDVEDEV ASKING IF A BALL GIRL COULD REMOVE HIS SHIRT 6. ATP SUPERVISOR HELPING MEDVEDEV OUT OF HIS SHIRT 7. VARIOUS OF MEDVEDEV IN A RANT WITH CHAIR UMPIRE FOR TIME VIOLATIONS IMPOSED ON HIM 8. (SOUNDBITE) (English) WORLD NUMBER 18 DANIIL MEDVEDEV, SAYING: “I thought I was going to lose. I was cramping again, and I'm just super happy to manage to do it.  INTERVIEWER ASKING: “You said before the tournament, you're using this week to build your confidence. How much could this help to get through a crazy match like this one?”  MEDVEDEV SAYING: “I mean, I will be honest. This match, I don't think it helps. I'm dead. And luckily, I don't play tomorrow, so I have one day to recover and I'm probably going to be fine. It's more the general Asian swing. I was playing good. The two matches I lost, I was serving for the match. I was playing at a great level and I'm happy with where I'm going. And if I continue like this, at any moment I can be back.” INTERVIEWER SAYING” “Brilliant efforts. Congrats. MEDVEDEV SAYING:  “Thanks.” 9. MEDVEDEV’S TEAM CHEERING 10. MEDVEDEV WAVING TO THE CROWD  AND TAKING APPLAUSE 11. MEDVEDEV WALKING BACK TO THE PLAYER’S SEAT AND SITTING DOWN STORY: Daniil Medvedev overcame severe cramps and a determined Learner Tien to secure a gruelling 7-6(6), 6-7(1), 6-4 victory in the ATP Shanghai Masters on Wednesday (October 8), marking his first career win over the left-handed American. A moment during his medical timeout caught everyone's attention when the Russian was heard asking for a ball girl to help remove his shirt while he was being attended to by the ATP physio.  Struggling with cramps, the 29-year-old failed in his attempt to remove his sweaty shirt on his own. The ATP supervisor Gerry Armstrong helped him out of his shirt. While he was being treated for the cramps, he engaged in a rant with the chair umpire on the time violations imposed on him during the match. Medvedev went on to win 7-6, 6-7, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals. In a week marred by retirements due to heat and exhaustion the 29-year-old refused to join the list of casualties despite visibly struggling during the latter stages of the second set. Limping in the 12th game of the second set, the Russian was forced to take a medical time-out, with the ATP physio attending to him courtside. The tie-breaker decided the fate of the second set, which Tien claimed 7-1 after Medvedev had earlier won the opening set in a closely contested breaker. Despite the physical toll and spirited resistance from the 19-year-old Tien, Medvedev rallied to take the decider, sealing the match after nearly three hours on court. Speaking after the match, Medvedev acknowledged the challenge posed by both his opponent and his own physical condition, saying he was lucky to come through such a crazy match. The victory sets up a quarterfinal clash between Medvedev and Australia's Alex de Minaur, as the world number 18 continues his pursuit of the Shanghai title. (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo)

(The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.)

VIDEO SHOWS: VISUALS OF DANIIL MEDVEDEV SUFFERING CRAMPS AND BEING ATTENDED TO BY ATP PHYSIO AT SHANGHAI MASTERS / SOUNDBITE OF MEDVEDEV AFTER WIN OVER LEARNER TIEN EDITOR'S NOTE:  RESENDING VIDEO WITH VISUALS OF MEDVEDEV ASKING FOR A BALL GIRL TO REMOVE HIS SHIRT  MATCH HIGHLIGHTS OF MEDVEDEV V TIEN AVAILABLE IN 1546-TENNIS-SHANGHAI/ VIDEO  SHOWS: SHANGHAI, CHINA (OCTOBER 8, 2025) (ATP MEDIA/ IMG – See restrictions) 1. LEARNER TIEN (FAR SIDE) WINNING POINT AGAINST A LIMPING DANIIL MEDVEDEV TO MAKE IT 6-6 CHAIR UMPIRE ASKING ATP PHYSIO TO COME 2. VARIOUS OF MEDVEDEV TALKING WITH ATP PHYSIO WITH A BALL GIRL STANDING BY THE SIDE 3. VARIOUS OF PHYSIO ATTENDING TO MEDVEDEV 4. MEDVEDEV TRYING TO REMOVE HIS SWEATY SHIRT 5. MEDVEDEV ASKING IF A BALL GIRL COULD REMOVE HIS SHIRT 6. ATP SUPERVISOR HELPING MEDVEDEV OUT OF HIS SHIRT 7. VARIOUS OF MEDVEDEV IN A RANT WITH CHAIR UMPIRE FOR TIME VIOLATIONS IMPOSED ON HIM 8. (SOUNDBITE) (English) WORLD NUMBER 18 DANIIL MEDVEDEV, SAYING: “I thought I was going to lose. I was cramping again, and I'm just super happy to manage to do it.  INTERVIEWER ASKING: “You said before the tournament, you're using this week to build your confidence. How much could this help to get through a crazy match like this one?”  MEDVEDEV SAYING: “I mean, I will be honest. This match, I don't think it helps. I'm dead. And luckily, I don't play tomorrow, so I have one day to recover and I'm probably going to be fine. It's more the general Asian swing. I was playing good. The two matches I lost, I was serving for the match. I was playing at a great level and I'm happy with where I'm going. And if I continue like this, at any moment I can be back.” INTERVIEWER SAYING” “Brilliant efforts. Congrats. MEDVEDEV SAYING:  “Thanks.” 9. MEDVEDEV’S TEAM CHEERING 10. MEDVEDEV WAVING TO THE CROWD  AND TAKING APPLAUSE 11. MEDVEDEV WALKING BACK TO THE PLAYER’S SEAT AND SITTING DOWN STORY: Daniil Medvedev overcame severe cramps and a determined Learner Tien to secure a gruelling 7-6(6), 6-7(1), 6-4 victory in the ATP Shanghai Masters on Wednesday (October 8), marking his first career win over the left-handed American. A moment during his medical timeout caught everyone's attention when the Russian was heard asking for a ball girl to help remove his shirt while he was being attended to by the ATP physio.  Struggling with cramps, the 29-year-old failed in his attempt to remove his sweaty shirt on his own. The ATP supervisor Gerry Armstrong helped him out of his shirt. While he was being treated for the cramps, he engaged in a rant with the chair umpire on the time violations imposed on him during the match. Medvedev went on to win 7-6, 6-7, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals. In a week marred by retirements due to heat and exhaustion the 29-year-old refused to join the list of casualties despite visibly struggling during the latter stages of the second set. Limping in the 12th game of the second set, the Russian was forced to take a medical time-out, with the ATP physio attending to him courtside. The tie-breaker decided the fate of the second set, which Tien claimed 7-1 after Medvedev had earlier won the opening set in a closely contested breaker. Despite the physical toll and spirited resistance from the 19-year-old Tien, Medvedev rallied to take the decider, sealing the match after nearly three hours on court. Speaking after the match, Medvedev acknowledged the challenge posed by both his opponent and his own physical condition, saying he was lucky to come through such a crazy match. The victory sets up a quarterfinal clash between Medvedev and Australia's Alex de Minaur, as the world number 18 continues his pursuit of the Shanghai title. (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo)

(The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.)

VIDEO SHOWS: VISUALS OF DANIIL MEDVEDEV SUFFERING CRAMPS AND BEING ATTENDED TO BY ATP PHYSIO AT SHANGHAI MASTERS / SOUNDBITE OF MEDVEDEV AFTER WIN OVER LEARNER TIEN EDITOR'S NOTE:  RESENDING VIDEO WITH VISUALS OF MEDVEDEV ASKING FOR A BALL GIRL TO REMOVE HIS SHIRT  MATCH HIGHLIGHTS OF MEDVEDEV V TIEN AVAILABLE IN 1546-TENNIS-SHANGHAI/ VIDEO  SHOWS: SHANGHAI, CHINA (OCTOBER 8, 2025) (ATP MEDIA/ IMG – See restrictions) 1. LEARNER TIEN (FAR SIDE) WINNING POINT AGAINST A LIMPING DANIIL MEDVEDEV TO MAKE IT 6-6 CHAIR UMPIRE ASKING ATP PHYSIO TO COME 2. VARIOUS OF MEDVEDEV TALKING WITH ATP PHYSIO WITH A BALL GIRL STANDING BY THE SIDE 3. VARIOUS OF PHYSIO ATTENDING TO MEDVEDEV 4. MEDVEDEV TRYING TO REMOVE HIS SWEATY SHIRT 5. MEDVEDEV ASKING IF A BALL GIRL COULD REMOVE HIS SHIRT 6. ATP SUPERVISOR HELPING MEDVEDEV OUT OF HIS SHIRT 7. VARIOUS OF MEDVEDEV IN A RANT WITH CHAIR UMPIRE FOR TIME VIOLATIONS IMPOSED ON HIM 8. (SOUNDBITE) (English) WORLD NUMBER 18 DANIIL MEDVEDEV, SAYING: “I thought I was going to lose. I was cramping again, and I'm just super happy to manage to do it.  INTERVIEWER ASKING: “You said before the tournament, you're using this week to build your confidence. How much could this help to get through a crazy match like this one?”  MEDVEDEV SAYING: “I mean, I will be honest. This match, I don't think it helps. I'm dead. And luckily, I don't play tomorrow, so I have one day to recover and I'm probably going to be fine. It's more the general Asian swing. I was playing good. The two matches I lost, I was serving for the match. I was playing at a great level and I'm happy with where I'm going. And if I continue like this, at any moment I can be back.” INTERVIEWER SAYING” “Brilliant efforts. Congrats. MEDVEDEV SAYING:  “Thanks.” 9. MEDVEDEV’S TEAM CHEERING 10. MEDVEDEV WAVING TO THE CROWD  AND TAKING APPLAUSE 11. MEDVEDEV WALKING BACK TO THE PLAYER’S SEAT AND SITTING DOWN STORY: Daniil Medvedev overcame severe cramps and a determined Learner Tien to secure a gruelling 7-6(6), 6-7(1), 6-4 victory in the ATP Shanghai Masters on Wednesday (October 8), marking his first career win over the left-handed American. A moment during his medical timeout caught everyone's attention when the Russian was heard asking for a ball girl to help remove his shirt while he was being attended to by the ATP physio.  Struggling with cramps, the 29-year-old failed in his attempt to remove his sweaty shirt on his own. The ATP supervisor Gerry Armstrong helped him out of his shirt. While he was being treated for the cramps, he engaged in a rant with the chair umpire on the time violations imposed on him during the match. Medvedev went on to win 7-6, 6-7, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals. In a week marred by retirements due to heat and exhaustion the 29-year-old refused to join the list of casualties despite visibly struggling during the latter stages of the second set. Limping in the 12th game of the second set, the Russian was forced to take a medical time-out, with the ATP physio attending to him courtside. The tie-breaker decided the fate of the second set, which Tien claimed 7-1 after Medvedev had earlier won the opening set in a closely contested breaker. Despite the physical toll and spirited resistance from the 19-year-old Tien, Medvedev rallied to take the decider, sealing the match after nearly three hours on court. Speaking after the match, Medvedev acknowledged the challenge posed by both his opponent and his own physical condition, saying he was lucky to come through such a crazy match. The victory sets up a quarterfinal clash between Medvedev and Australia's Alex de Minaur, as the world number 18 continues his pursuit of the Shanghai title. (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo)

(The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.)

VIDEO SHOWS: VISUALS OF DANIIL MEDVEDEV SUFFERING CRAMPS AND BEING ATTENDED TO BY ATP PHYSIO AT SHANGHAI MASTERS / SOUNDBITE OF MEDVEDEV AFTER WIN OVER LEARNER TIEN EDITOR'S NOTE:  MATCH HIGHLIGHTS OF MEDVEDEV V TIEN AVAILABLE IN 1546-TENNIS-SHANGHAI/ VIDEO RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SCRIPT SHOWS: SHANGHAI, CHINA (OCTOBER 8, 2025) (ATP MEDIA/ IMG – See restrictions) 1. LEARNER TIEN (FAR SIDE) WINNING POINT AGAINST A LIMPING DANIIL MEDVEDEV TO MAKE IT 6-6 CHAIR UMPIRE ASKING ATP PHYSIO TO COME 2. VARIOUS OF MEDVEDEV TALKING WITH ATP PHYSIO WITH A BALL GIRL STANDING BY THE SIDE PHYSIO ATTENDING TO MEDVEDEV 3. (SOUNDBITE) (English) WORLD NUMBER 18 DANIIL MEDVEDEV, SAYING: “I thought I was going to lose. I was cramping again, and I'm just super happy to manage to do it.  INTERVIEWER ASKING: “You said before the tournament, you're using this week to build your confidence. How much could this help to get through a crazy match like this one?”  MEDVEDEV SAYING: “I mean, I will be honest. This match, I don't think it helps. I'm dead. And luckily, I don't play tomorrow, so I have one day to recover and I'm probably going to be fine. It's more the general Asian swing. I was playing good. The two matches I lost, I was serving for the match. I was playing at a great level and I'm happy with where I'm going. And if I continue like this, at any moment I can be back.” INTERVIEWER SAYING” “Brilliant efforts. Congrats. MEDVEDEV SAYING:  “Thanks.” 4. MEDVEDEV’S TEAM CHEERING 5. MEDVEDEV WAVING TO THE CROWD  AND TAKING APPLAUSE 6. MEDVEDEV WALKING BACK TO THE PLAYER’S SEAT AND SITTING DOWN STORY:  Daniil Medvedev overcame severe cramps and a determined Learner Tien to secure a gruelling 7-6(6), 6-7(1), 6-4 victory in the ATP Shanghai Masters on Wednesday (October 8), marking his first career win over the left-handed American. In a week marred by retirements due to heat and exhaustion the 29-year-old refused to join the list of casualties despite visibly struggling during the latter stages of the second set. Limping in the 12th game of the second set, the Russian was forced to take a medical time-out, with the ATP physio attending to him courtside. The tie-breaker decided the fate of the second set, which Tien claimed 7-1 after Medvedev had earlier won the opening set in a closely contested breaker. Despite the physical toll and spirited resistance from the 19-year-old Tien, Medvedev rallied to take the decider, sealing the match after nearly three hours on court. Speaking after the match, Medvedev acknowledged the challenge posed by both his opponent and his own physical condition, saying he was lucky to come through such a crazy match. The victory sets up a quarterfinal clash between Medvedev and Australia's Alex de Minaur, as the world number 18 continues his pursuit of the Shanghai title. (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo)

(The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.)

VIDEO SHOWS: VISUALS OF DANIIL MEDVEDEV SUFFERING CRAMPS AND BEING ATTENDED TO BY ATP PHYSIO / SOUNDBITE OF MEDVEDEV AFTER WIN OVER LEARNER TIEN EDITOR'S NOTE:  MATCH HIGHLIGHTS OF MEDVEDEV V TIEN AVAILABLE IN 1546-TENNIS-SHANGHAI/ VIDEO COMPLETE SCRIPT TO FOLLOW SHOWS: SHANGHAI, CHINA (OCTOBER 8, 2025) (ATP MEDIA/ IMG – See restrictions) SHOTLIST TO FOLLOW STORY: TO FOLLOW

(The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.)

VIDEO SHOWS: VISUALS OF DANIIL MEDVEDEV SUFFERING CRAMPS AND BEING ATTENDED TO BY ATP PHYSIO AT SHANGHAI MASTERS / SOUNDBITE OF MEDVEDEV AFTER WIN OVER LEARNER TIEN EDITOR'S NOTE:  MATCH HIGHLIGHTS OF MEDVEDEV V TIEN AVAILABLE IN 1546-TENNIS-SHANGHAI/ VIDEO COMPLETE SCRIPT TO FOLLOW SHOWS: SHANGHAI, CHINA (OCTOBER 8, 2025) (ATP MEDIA/ IMG – See restrictions) SHOTLIST TO FOLLOW STORY: TO FOLLOW

(The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.)

VIDEO SHOWS: VISUALS OF DANIIL MEDVEDEV SUFFERING CRAMPS AND BEING ATTENDED TO BY ATP PHYSIO AT SHANGHAI MASTERS / SOUNDBITE OF MEDVEDEV AFTER WIN OVER LEARNER TIEN EDITOR'S NOTE:  MATCH HIGHLIGHTS OF MEDVEDEV V TIEN AVAILABLE IN 1546-TENNIS-SHANGHAI/ VIDEO COMPLETE SCRIPT TO FOLLOW SHOWS: SHANGHAI, CHINA (OCTOBER 8, 2025) (ATP MEDIA/ IMG – See restrictions) SHOTLIST TO FOLLOW STORY: TO FOLLOW

(The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.)

VIDEO SHOWS: VISUALS OF DANIIL MEDVEDEV SUFFERING CRAMPS AND BEING ATTENDED TO BY ATP PHYSIO AT SHANGHAI MASTERS / SOUNDBITE OF MEDVEDEV AFTER WIN OVER LEARNER TIEN EDITOR'S NOTE:  MATCH HIGHLIGHTS OF MEDVEDEV V TIEN AVAILABLE IN 1546-TENNIS-SHANGHAI/ VIDEO RESENDING WITH COMPLETE SCRIPT SHOWS: SHANGHAI, CHINA (OCTOBER 8, 2025) (ATP MEDIA/ IMG – See restrictions) 1. LEARNER TIEN (FAR SIDE) WINNING POINT AGAINST A LIMPING DANIIL MEDVEDEV TO MAKE IT 6-6 CHAIR UMPIRE ASKING ATP PHYSIO TO COME 2. VARIOUS OF MEDVEDEV TALKING WITH ATP PHYSIO WITH A BALL GIRL STANDING BY THE SIDE PHYSIO ATTENDING TO MEDVEDEV 3. (SOUNDBITE) (English) WORLD NUMBER 18 DANIIL MEDVEDEV, SAYING: “I thought I was going to lose. I was cramping again, and I'm just super happy to manage to do it.  INTERVIEWER ASKING: “You said before the tournament, you're using this week to build your confidence. How much could this help to get through a crazy match like this one?”  MEDVEDEV SAYING: “I mean, I will be honest. This match, I don't think it helps. I'm dead. And luckily, I don't play tomorrow, so I have one day to recover and I'm probably going to be fine. It's more the general Asian swing. I was playing good. The two matches I lost, I was serving for the match. I was playing at a great level and I'm happy with where I'm going. And if I continue like this, at any moment I can be back.” INTERVIEWER SAYING” “Brilliant efforts. Congrats. MEDVEDEV SAYING:  “Thanks.” 4. MEDVEDEV’S TEAM CHEERING 5. MEDVEDEV WAVING TO THE CROWD  AND TAKING APPLAUSE 6. MEDVEDEV WALKING BACK TO THE PLAYER’S SEAT AND SITTING DOWN STORY:  Daniil Medvedev overcame severe cramps and a determined Learner Tien to secure a gruelling 7-6(6), 6-7(1), 6-4 victory in the ATP Shanghai Masters on Wednesday (October 8), marking his first career win over the left-handed American. In a week marred by retirements due to heat and exhaustion the 29-year-old refused to join the list of casualties despite visibly struggling during the latter stages of the second set. Limping in the 12th game of the second set, the Russian was forced to take a medical time-out, with the ATP physio attending to him courtside. The tie-breaker decided the fate of the second set, which Tien claimed 7-1 after Medvedev had earlier won the opening set in a closely contested breaker. Despite the physical toll and spirited resistance from the 19-year-old Tien, Medvedev rallied to take the decider, sealing the match after nearly three hours on court. Speaking after the match, Medvedev acknowledged the challenge posed by both his opponent and his own physical condition, saying he was lucky to come through such a crazy match. The victory sets up a quarterfinal clash between Medvedev and Australia's Alex de Minaur, as the world number 18 continues his pursuit of the Shanghai title. (Production: Bhagya Ayyavoo)

(The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.)