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Djokovic Survives Tough Physical Test in Shanghai
Djokovic, 38, became the oldest man to reach an ATP Masters 1000 quarter-final despite battling extreme heat, humidity near 80%, and a left Achilles injury, officials said.
- On Oct 7, Novak Djokovic reached the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters after beating Jaume Munar 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 in two hours and 41 minutes.
- Amid brutal conditions in Shanghai, temperatures over 30 deg C and humidity peaking at over 80 per cent challenged players, with Djokovic expressing struggles earlier this week.
- Receiving repeated medical treatment, Djokovic had his left ankle treated multiple times and his blood pressure checked after an on-court collapse and vomiting on Tuesday.
- Djokovic will next face Belgian Zizou Bergs on Wednesday, keeping him on track as favourite for a record-extending fifth Shanghai title.
- The 24-time Grand Slam champion is now the oldest to reach an ATP Masters 1000 quarter-final, with Rune calling `I think there should be a heat rule like there are in the Grand Slam.
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Shanghai Masters: Djokovic Survives Humidity, Ankle Pain to Reach QFs for 11th Time
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Serbian icon survived left ankle pain, humidity and a tough challenge posed by Jaume Munar to advance to the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters for the 11th time on Tuesday. Sports News | Shanghai Masters: Djokovic Survives Humidity, Ankle Pain to Reach QFs for 11th Time.
The former world number 1 Novak Djokovic (38 years old) ruled out Jaume Munar in three sets (6-3, 5-7, 6-2) in Shanghai and became the oldest player in history to qualify in quarterfinals of a 1000 Masters.
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