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Chuhan Wang beats Fabio Fognini in Shanghai Masters first round

World number 553 Chuhan Wang beats Italy's Fabio Fognini 7-6[5] 6-4 in the first round of the Shanghai Masters.

Chuhan Wang has progressed into the second round of the Shanghai Masters with a straight-sets victory over Italy's Fabio Fognini.

The Chinese player beat the world number 17 7-6[5] 6-4 after one hour and 24 minutes of tennis.

Chuhan Wang of China returns a shot during his match against Fabio Fognini of Italy during the day 3 of the Shanghai Rolex Masters at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center on October 7, 2014© Getty Images

The opening set was a closely-fought affair, with neither player giving much away on their serve. The set moved to a tie-break, which Wang won 7-5.

Wang, who is ranked 553 in the world, continued to impress against his more experienced opponent in the second set, breaking early to move two games ahead.

He maintained his advantage to claim the set and book a place in the next round of the tournament.

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