JAKARTA The former world number one, Novak Djokovic, managed to reach the semifinals of the Shanghai Masters 2025 to maintain hope of achieving his fifth title from the event.
The Serbian tennis player got a ticket to the last four after defeating Zizou Bergs with a final score of 6-3 and 7-5 on Thursday, October 9, 2025, WIB night.
"This is my first meeting with Bergs. He's a great guy. Obviously the game is really powerful. He played well, again I'm a little too passive," Djokovic said.
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The tennis player who has 24 Grand Slam titles is not in the best condition of this match. He looks to be having physical difficulties in the opening set against the Belgian tennis player.
However, he managed to overcome what appeared to be a problem in his left leg to advance to the last four at the Masters 1000 for the 80th time. The record managed to break the record.
Djokovic finally ended the match by saving four of the five break points he faced. He has now set a 27-0 win-loss record this season after winning the first set.
In addition to health conditions that have not improved, extreme hot weather in Shanghai has made tennis players also control. The temperature there was recorded at 35 degrees Celsius.
"The current condition is very challenging for all the players. I'm just trying to stay on the pitch. I'm happy to be able to overcome this hurdle," said Djokovic.
At the age of 38, Djokovic became the oldest player to enter the semifinals of the Masters 1000 event. He now needs two more wins to get his 41st title from this level tournament.
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