Overview

• Novak Djokovic defeated qualifier Yannick Hanfmann 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 and was seen vomiting multiple times during the near three-hour match in Shanghai.
• Djokovic described the conditions as “brutal,” citing roughly 30°C temperatures and about 80% humidity and saying they are biologically tougher for him.
• Defending champion Jannik Sinner retired in the third set against Tallon Griekspoor with severe cramping, ending his title defense.
• Third seed Alexander Zverev lost to Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, with earlier exits and withdrawals by Carlos Alcaraz, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Taylor Fritz leaving Djokovic the highest-ranked player remaining.
• Djokovic next faces Jaume Munar in the last 16, while Alex de Minaur moved on by beating Kamil Majchrzak as players and coverage highlight concerns over scheduling and player welfare in the conditions.