Arthur Gea held all 13 service games but still had to recover from losing the first set in his Shanghai opener. On October 7, 2026, he defeated Jaime Faria 6-7(3), 6-1, 6-2.
After losing the opening tiebreak 3-7, Gea won 12 of the remaining 15 games. He saved both break points he faced across the match, keeping his service games intact.
On return he converted five of eight break points. Both men hit seven aces, but Gea won 35 of 45 first-serve points compared with Faria’s 44 of 67.
In the second round on October 9, Gea met fellow Frenchman Ugo Humbert. He won that match 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, completing his opening two rounds with deciding-set victories.
