Overview

• Novak Djokovic defeated Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-5 to advance to his 80th Masters 1000 semifinal and became the oldest player to reach that stage.
• The win marked Djokovic’s 10th Shanghai semifinal, achieved after a match highlighted by a rally where he fended off five Bergs overheads before a decisive break.
• Djokovic said he is dealing with ongoing issues, telling reporters “I’m concerned too” and describing the heat and humidity that saw him vomit and require treatment earlier in the week.
• Qualifier Valentin Vacherot, ranked No. 204 and in the draw as an alternate, upset No. 10 Holger Rune and is set to break into the top 100 ahead of his first Masters semifinal.
• With Carlos Alcaraz out and Jannik Sinner having retired earlier, Djokovic is two wins from a record-extending 41st Masters 1000 title and a fifth Shanghai crown.