Wu serves up some cheer

Wu Di gave anxious Chinese fans some relief on Monday night as he advanced to the second round of the Shanghai Masters - for just the second time - with a stunning 7-6 (2), 6-2 victory over Jeremy Chardy of France.

After Chardy's compatriot Gilles Simon beat 17-year-old Wu Yibing in the Hangzhou sensation's Masters debut on Sunday, the home crowd was hoping for some good news - and Wu Di duly delivered.

The match began evenly with both players blasting strong serves in the opening set, and no break chances for either.