Overview
- Novak Djokovic beat Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-5 to reach a record-extending 80th ATP Masters 1000 semi-final and became the oldest player to make that stage.
- Djokovic acknowledged ongoing physical struggles in Shanghai’s hot, humid conditions after earlier matches required medical attention.
- Qualifier Valentin Vacherot, ranked No. 204 and in as an alternate, upset Holger Rune 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 and is set to crack the top 100 next week.
- Daniil Medvedev defeated Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 to book a semi-final against Arthur Rinderknech, who ousted Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-4.
- With Carlos Alcaraz’s withdrawal and Jannik Sinner’s retirement earlier in the event, the draw opened up as Djokovic moves two wins from a 41st Masters title.