Djokovic Overcomes Illness to Reach Shanghai Masters Round of 16

On October 7, 2025, world-renowned tennis player Novak Djokovic is scheduled to face Jaume Munar in the Round of 16 match of the Shanghai Masters. Djokovic, a record four-time champion in Shanghai, has struggled to match his past dominance since returning to non-major tournaments.

In his previous Round of 32 clash, Djokovic faced brutal heat conditions and even threw up on the court during the second set. However, the 38-year-old Serb managed to battle through the adversity and secure a hard-fought 6-4, 5-7, 3-6 victory over Yannick Hanfmann, an unseeded German player.

Meanwhile, Jaume Munar has been enjoying his best season so far on the tour. The 28-year-old Spaniard defeated Marton Fucsovics in the opening round and then knocked out Flavio Cobolli in straight sets. In his last Round of 32 match, Munar recorded a 4-6, 7-5, 1-6 win over Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan to reach the fourth round of the Masters tournament for the third time this year.

Djokovic holds a 1-0 head-to-head advantage over Munar, having registered an easy win in their previous encounter at the 2018 Roland Garros. Despite his recent struggles, Djokovic's winning mentality and prowess in tough conditions are expected to give him the edge over the rising Munar in the Round of 16 clash.