Djokovic Advances to Shanghai Masters Semifinals
Novak Djokovic secured his place in the Shanghai Masters semifinals after defeating Zizou Bergs with scores of 6-3, 7-5. The Serbian tennis player, seeking a solid performance, faced Bergs in a match that led him to show his resilience in challenging conditions. Djokovic, known for his tenacity, has had to deal with the demanding climatic conditions of Shanghai. Despite some setbacks, such as the break point in the second set, he managed to secure his victory.The match marked the first encounter between Djokovic and Bergs, who expressed his admiration for the Serbian player at the end of the match. In the other semi-final, Djokovic will face Valentin Vacherot, who surprised by defeating Holger Rune. Vacherot, ranked 204th, achieved a remarkable victory against Rune with a score of 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4.I should have closed the match at 5-4. The conditions are very challenging for all players, and I was just trying to stay on the court. I’m glad to overcome this obstacle.
Novak Djokovic
Vacherot’s triumph makes him the second-lowest ranked semifinalist in Masters 1000 events in the last 35 years.This is simply incredible. I didn’t come as a qualifier, I came as an alternate. I wasn’t even sure I was going to play the qualifying.
Valentin Vacherot
