World number two Carlos Alcaraz said playing as part of a team at the Davis Cup and Laver Cup had left him feeling refreshed and ready to go in the Asia swing, where he is looking to add the Shanghai Masters title to his victory at the China Open.

Alcaraz and Sinner shared the same flight as they went straight from the China Open final in Beijing to make the start of the Shanghai Masters

Shanghai Masters bosses are reportedly prepared to break tradition to allow Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner a longer rest after their China Open showdown. Alcaraz edged a thrilling final in Beijing on Wednesday but both players headed straight into their next tournament, which started on the same day.