Who defeated World No. 11 Holger Rune in the Shanghai Masters?

Valentin Vacherot, a 26-year-old qualifier from Monaco, defeated Holger Rune in three sets to reach the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters.

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Djokovic Advances to Shanghai Masters Semi-Finals Despite Fitness Struggles

Q: How is Novak Djokovic's fitness affecting his performance in the Shanghai Masters?

Djokovic, the highest-ranking player left in the tournament, has been "struggling quite a bit with energy levels" throughout the event, but he still managed to defeat Zizou Bergs and advance to the semi-finals.

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Summary

Djokovic "concerned" about his physical state, but still defeats Bergs
Qualifier Vacherot stuns World No. 11 Rune to set up semi-final clash with Djokovic
Sabalenka and Swiatek reach Wuhan Open quarter-finals

Djokovic Advances to Shanghai Masters Semi-Finals Despite Fitness Struggles

As of October 10th, 2025, Novak Djokovic, the highest-ranking player left in the Shanghai Masters, has advanced to the semi-finals despite ongoing concerns about his physical state. The 38-year-old Serbian, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, dispatched Belgium's Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-5, but admitted he has been "struggling quite a bit with energy levels" throughout the tournament.

In a surprising turn of events, the lowest-ranked player to make the quarter-finals, Valentin Vacherot, a 26-year-old qualifier from Monaco, battled back from a set down to stun World No. 11 Holger Rune 2-6, 7-6(4), 6-4. Vacherot, who was still on the alternate list when he arrived in Shanghai, will now face Djokovic in the semi-finals, a matchup he described as "unreal."