US EditionDjokovic Overcomes Fatigue and Humidity to Reach Shanghai Quarterfinals
Djokovic became the oldest ATP Masters 1000 quarterfinalist at 38, enduring 80% humidity and leg injury during his 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 win over Jaume Munar at Shanghai Masters.
- Novak Djokovic overcame fatigue and humidity to reach the Shanghai Masters quarterfinals after collapsing on court.
- The 38-year-old became the oldest man to reach the last eight at an ATP Masters 1000 event.
- Djokovic will next face 44th-ranked Zizou Bergs in the quarterfinals.
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The moment Novak Djokovic’s body gave out in ‘brutal’ heat
Novak Djokovic collapsed during a brutal encounter with world No.41 Jaume Munar in hot and humid conditions at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday, the latest in a string of star players including Jannik Sinner and Casper Ruud left needing medical attention at the tournament because of the conditions.
Djokovic survives heat exhaustion and injury
Novak Djokovic gets medical attention during his round of 16 match against Spain's Jaume Munar. Photo: Reuters Novak Djokovic battled through a leg injury and heat exhaustion to beat Jaume Munar and reach the quarter-finals at the Shanghai Masters.
Djokovic vanquishes exhaustion to push through to Shanghai quarters
Novak Djokovic banished exhaustion and played through an ankle injury scare Tuesday to make it to the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters, beating Spain's Jaume Munar 6-3, 5-7, 6-2. The hard-won victory keeps Djokovic on track as the favorite to take a record-extending fifth title in the Chinese financial hub,…
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