Djokovic Advances to Semifinals in Shanghai After Defeating Bergs
In a day marked by high temperatures, Novak Djokovic achieved a victory in the Shanghai Masters, defeating Zizou Bergs in two sets with scores of 6-3 and 7-5. With this triumph, Djokovic secures his place in the semifinals of the tournament. The Serbian tennis player will face Valentin Vacherot in the next round, who comes from Monaco and is ranked 204th in the ranking. Djokovic, known for his impressive career, has had to deal with the difficult climatic conditions of Shanghai, including the heat and humidity. In previous matches, the player has experienced complicated moments, even requiring medical attention. The match against Bergs was the first between both players. Djokovic, although he had a small stumble when he was broken while leading 5-4 in the second set, managed to close the match with his third match point.After the match, Bergs, with a smile, expressed his admiration for Djokovic, before embracing him at the net. In another exciting match, Vacherot pulled off a surprise by defeating Holger Rune, the tenth seed, with a score of 2-6, 7-6 (4), and 6-4. This result makes him the second-lowest ranked semifinalist in Masters 1000 events in the last 35 years, according to ATP data.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 secured his victory when Rune missed a serve, which led Rune to fall to his knees on the court, visibly affected by leg cramps during the third set.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
