Shanghai Masters: Krawietz and Pütz in the round of 16

Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz got off to a flying start in Shanghai. At the Masters tournament in the Chinese metropolis, the German team won 6:4, 6:3 against Sadio Doumbia and Fabien Reboul from France after just under an hour and a half. In the next round, the pair will face the Americans Robert Cash and JJ Tracy.

In order to qualify for the ATP Finals in November and defend their world title from last year, Krawietz and Pütz must win their next match.