Daniil Medvedev defeated Cristian Garin 6–3, 6–3 at the Shanghai Masters, an ATP 1000 event on hard court in the first round on 7 October 2023. As the heavy pre-match favourite with odds of 1.07 to Garin's 11.38, Medvedev delivered an emphatic performance to justify that status, dropping just six games across two sets. The Russian's dominance was complete, with Garin unable to mount any sustained challenge on the hard courts in Shanghai. The victory maintains Medvedev's momentum in the Masters 1000 circuit and sets up a favourable position for his progression through the tournament.