Injury and Vacherot stop Novak in Shanghai semifinals
Novak fell short of extending his winning streak in Shanghai, bowing out in the semifinals of the penultimate Masters 1000 event of the season. The four-time Shanghai champion was defeated by qualifier Valentin Vacherot of Monaco, who scored a stunning 6-3, 6-4 victory to reach his first Masters 1000 final.
Novak reaches 80th Masters semifinal after beating Bergs in Shanghai
The four-time Shanghai champion and No. 4 seed advanced to his 80th career Masters 1000 semifinal, becoming the oldest player ever to reach that stage, after defeating world No. 44 Zizou Bergs of Belgium in straight sets, 6–3, 7–5.
Novak into the Shanghai Quarterfinals!
Novak Djokovic continues to defy time — becoming the oldest player ever to reach the quarterfinals of a Masters 1000 event. The Serbian star battled through a grueling round-of-16 encounter at the Rolex Shanghai Masters, overcoming Spain’s Jaume Munar in three sets — 6-3, 5-7, 6-2, after two hours and 41 minutes of intense play.
Novak battles past Hanfmann to reach Shanghai round of 16
The fourth seed battled past German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann, ranked No. 150 in the world, after two hours and 42 minutes of exhausting tennis, winning 4–6, 7–5, 6–3 in the third-round encounter. In the round of 16, Novak will face Spain’s Jaume Munar, the world No. 41.
Novak reaches third round of Rolex Shanghai Masters
Novak moved into the third round of the Rolex Shanghai Masters after beating Marin Cilic in straight sets 7-6 (2), 6-4. Next up for the Serbian star is German player Yannick Hanfmann.
Sinner topples Novak to capture Shanghai Masters title
The top-seeded Italian recorded a 7-6 (4), 6-3 victory over the four-time former champion Novak in one hour and 37 minutes to claim his fourth ATP Masters 1000 crown. With the runner-up finish at the Rolex Shanghai Masters, Nole stays on course for ATP Finals qualification.
Novak edges past Fritz to reach Shanghai final
Fourth seed Novak Djokovic marched into the final at the Rolex Shanghai Masters with a 6-4, 7-6(6) triumph against no.7 seed Taylor Fritz. Chasing a 100th tour-level title, a 41st Masters shield and a fifth crown at the Rolex Shanghai Masters, the 24-time Grand Slam champion will compete against Jannik Sinner in Sunday's final.
Novak passes tough test from Mensik to move to Shanghai semis
Fourth seed Novak Djokovic rallied from a set down to beat Jakub Mensik 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-4 in Shanghai. He will next face seventh seed Taylor Fritz.
Nole eases into 10th Shanghai quarter-finals
Novak reached the quarter-finals of the Rolex Shanghai Masters for a 10th time following a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Roman Safiullin on Wednesday. The four-time champion will play against 19-year-old Czech, the ATP NextGen Jakub Mensik, for spot in last four of the Masters 1000 event.
Novak advances to fourth round in Shanghai
In his quest for a 100th tour-level title, Novak defeated no.28 seed Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 6-2 to advance to the fourth round of the Rolex Shanghai Masters.
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