Summary
Novak Djokovic reached the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters after winning against Zizou Bergs. Djokovic battled tough weather conditions, including heat and humidity, to achieve this milestone. He is the oldest player to reach the semi-finals in a Masters 1000 tournament for the 80th time.
Key Facts
- Novak Djokovic won against Zizou Bergs with a score of 6-3, 7-5 in the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals.
- Djokovic is 38 years old and holds the record for being the oldest player to reach the semi-finals in a Masters 1000 event 80 times.
- He experienced challenging weather conditions with temperatures reaching 35°C and 80% humidity.
- In an earlier match, Djokovic vomited due to the severe heat but still advanced.
- Djokovic aims to win his fifth title in Shanghai.
- His next match is against Valentin Vacherot in the semi-finals.
- Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek also progressed in a different tournament, the Wuhan Open.
- Sabalenka won her match 6-3, 6-2, and Swiatek won hers 7-6, 6-4.
