Novak Djokovic underlines ‘brutal’ challenge of Shanghai Masters: ‘Trying to stay alive’
Tennis star makes admission after battling ‘brutal’ conditions at Shanghai Masters
- Novak Djokovic advanced to the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters after defeating Zizou Bergs 6-3 7-5.
- The 38-year-old Serbian battled "brutal" conditions and physical issues during the match, admitting he was "trying to stay alive" on court.
- Djokovic extended his record to an 80th ATP 1000 semi-final and became the oldest Masters semi-finalist at 38 years and four months.
- He will face qualifier Valentin Vacherot in the semi-finals, who is ranked world No 204.
- Vacherot made history as the lowest-ranked player in 26 years to reach an ATP 1000 semi-final and the first from Monaco to reach an ATP Tour semi-final.