Djokovic Advances to Semifinals in Shanghai After Defeating Bergs
Shanghai – Novak Djokovic achieved a solid victory at the Shanghai Masters, defeating unseeded player Zizou Bergs with scores of 6-3, 7-5. With this win, Djokovic secures his place in the semifinals of the tournament, where he will face the 204th-ranked player, Valentin Vacherot, from Monaco. Djokovic, renowned for his impressive career, has faced challenges in the heat and humidity conditions of Shanghai. In previous matches, the tennis player experienced difficulties, including episodes of vomiting and the need for medical assistance. In the previous match, against Jaume Munar, Djokovic was forced to play a third set, evidencing the rigor of the circumstances. The only moment of trouble for Djokovic in the match against Bergs was when he suffered a break while leading 5-4 in the second set, before converting his third match point.This match marked the first encounter between Djokovic and Bergs.I should have closed out the match at 5-4. The conditions are very demanding for all the players these days, and I was just trying to stay on the court. I’m glad I overcame this obstacle.
Novak Djokovic
Vacherot surprised the tenth seed, Holger Rune, with a score of 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4, securing his place as the second lowest-ranked semifinalist in Masters 1000 events in the last 35 years, according to the ATP.Man, I have to stop idolizing you.
Zizou Bergs
Vacherot sealed his victory when Rune missed a serve, falling to his knees on the baseline, visibly affected. Rune was limited in his mobility due to 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
