Djokovic Advances to Shanghai Masters Semifinals After Defeating Mensik

Novak Djokovic overcomes Jakub Mensik in a challenging three-set match to secure a spot against Taylor Fritz in the semifinals.

Djokovic, a four-time Shanghai Masters champion, recovered from a first-set loss to win 6-7(4), 6-1, 6-4 against 19-year-old Jakub Mensik.
The Serbian tennis star struggled initially but found his rhythm, capitalizing on Mensik's unforced errors to dominate the second set.
Despite an apparent knee issue, Djokovic's precision and power proved decisive in the final set, securing his ninth semifinal appearance in Shanghai.
Taylor Fritz, who defeated David Goffin in straight sets, will be Djokovic's opponent in the semifinals.
In the other semifinal, world number one Jannik Sinner is set to face Tomas Machac, who recently defeated Carlos Alcaraz.