Del Potro moves forward to Shanghai’s second round

Juan Martin del Potro needed all three sets to reach the second round at the Shanghai Masters, beating Georgian qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-2, 3- 6, 6- 4 on Monday. Chung Hyeon also advanced, defeating ninth- seeded Roberto Bautista Agut 6-4, 6-3.

Roger Federer, who won the title in Shanghai in 2004, will play his opening match on Wednesday. The Australian Open and Wimbledon champion hasn’t played at an official tournament since losing in the U.S. Open quarterfinals.

“I’m playing just the big tournaments now,” Federer said. “I’m here for a reason. I’m here for a purpose. Hopefully to do well and winning the tournament.”