Cilic cuts it close in shootout with Wu

Former US Open champion Marin Cilic fought off a match point before rallying to defeat local hope Wu Di 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4) in the opening round of the Shanghai Rolex Masters on Monday.

The 14th-seeded Cilic only allowed Wu two games in their previous encounter four years ago, but was tested by the 24-year-old Chinese player.

The No 227-ranked Wu saved 11 of the 14 break points he faced and broke the big-serving Croatian three times in the match.