Novak Djokovic will compete within the fourth spherical of the Shanghai Masters for the eleventh time from as many journeys to one in all his favourite tournaments. The four-time champion confronted a qualifier Yannick Hanfmann within the third spherical.
The legend prevailed 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 after grueling two hours and 42 minutes in difficult situations. The Serb supplied a late break within the second set and moved excessive with a single return recreation within the decider.
Novak took 14 factors extra and made the distinction together with his first serve. He denied two of three break factors and stole the rival's serve two occasions from solely three alternatives.
By no means unsure 😀@DjokerNole will get his first break of the match at simply the fitting time to ship us right into a decider 🙌#RolexShanghaiMasters pic.twitter.com/HyvUYgzlxk
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 5, 2025
Djokovic tamed his strokes properly and landed 26 winners and 9 unforced errors. He solid the benefit from the baseline, whereas Hanfmann stayed in contact in service winners and on the internet.
A qualifier made a dependable begin and attacked within the opening set. He tamed his strokes properly and supplied 5 comfy holds. Yannick broke Novak within the third recreation and held at 5-4 to deliver the primary a part of the duel residence.
Djokovic had no room for errors within the second set and delivered six holds with out points. The German adopted that tempo and nearly reached a tie break.
Novak Djokovic, Shanghai Masters 2025© Stream screenshot
Nonetheless, Novak lastly stepped in on the return at 6-5 and supplied a break at 15 after a shocking level that gave him a large increase. The Serb held after a deuce within the first recreation of the ultimate set.
He saved all the things below management in his video games within the remaining ones and secured a decisive break within the fourth recreation. Djokovic delivered three marvelous holds by the tip of the duel, sealing the deal at 5-3 and reserving his place within the final 16.
