The Czech has been in fine form this fall with back-to-back semifinal finishes in Tokyo and Shanghai, rallying from a set down to reach the last eight at the Erste Bank Open.
In his Shanghai Masters quarterfinal, Machac delivered some of his best tennis to overcome World No. 2, winning 7-6 (5), 7-5. Both players showcased high-quality play, but the 23-year-old shifted into ...