Overview

• The 38-year-old won 6-3, 7-5 to secure a Shanghai semi-final berth after showing early signs of fatigue.
• He will face Monaco’s Valentin Vacherot, the world No. 204 who upset No. 10 seed Holger Rune, with the semi-final scheduled for Saturday.
• The victory makes Djokovic the oldest player to reach an ATP Masters 1000 semi-final, according to Sky Sports.
• Harsh conditions have shaped the week, with Carlos Alcaraz not entering and Jannik Sinner retiring from his third-round match.
• Following a taxing win over Jaume Munar that included on-court illness, Djokovic is two wins from a record-extending 41st Masters 1000 title and a fifth Shanghai crown.