How did Novak Djokovic perform at the Shanghai Masters 2025?

Novak Djokovic battled through illness to reach the fourth round of the Shanghai Masters 2025, overcoming a mid-match setback to secure his spot in the next round.

Which player made a breakthrough at the Shanghai Masters 2025?

Jaume Munar made a breakthrough by advancing to the fourth round of the Shanghai Masters 2025 for the first time in his career, and the third time at the Masters 1000 level.

What challenges did players face at the Shanghai Masters 2025?

The brutal conditions in Shanghai, with the courts being slowed down, have proven to be a significant challenge for the players, leading to a total of seven retirements so far in the tournament.

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Djokovic Fights Through Illness to Reach Shanghai Masters Quarterfinals

7 Oct

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Summary

Djokovic overcomes illness to win third-round match
Munar reaches fourth round of Shanghai Masters for first time
Conditions in Shanghai prove challenging, leading to multiple retirements

Djokovic Fights Through Illness to Reach Shanghai Masters Quarterfinals

As the fourth round of the Shanghai Masters 2025 gets underway on Day 9 (Tuesday, October 7), the tournament has already seen its fair share of drama and upsets. Defending champion Jannik Sinner's title defense came to an unfortunate end on Sunday, as intense cramps forced him to retire during his third-round match against Tallon Griekspoor.

In a surprising turn of events, third seed Alexander Zverev was also sent packing on Monday, losing to Arthur Rinderknech. The wave of upsets has continued, with a total of seven players having to retire due to the tough conditions in Shanghai.

Despite the challenges, some players have managed to navigate the treacherous path to the fourth round. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic commenced his quest for a fifth Shanghai Masters title with a hard-fought victory over Marin Cilic, followed by a comeback win over Yannick Hanfmann. The Serb, however, was not at his best physically, even throwing up during the match before persevering to secure his spot in the next round.