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Djokovic Reaches Shanghai Semifinals, Will Face Qualifier Vacherot

His run continues despite heat-related struggles that have defined the tournament’s grueling conditions.

Felix Auger-Aliassime FAA
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Shanghai Masters - Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, China - October 9, 2025 Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his quarter final match against Belgium's Zizou Bergs REUTERS/Go Nakamura
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Shanghai Masters - Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, China - October 10, 2025 France's Arthur Rinderknech celebrates winning his quarter final match against Canada's Felix Auger Aliassime REUTERS/Go Nakamura
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Overview

  • Novak Djokovic beat Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-5 to make his record 80th Masters 1000 semifinal and became the oldest player to reach that stage.
  • Qualifier Valentin Vacherot, ranked No. 204, upset No. 10 seed Holger Rune 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 and is set to break into the top 100 next week.
  • Djokovic acknowledged ongoing physical concerns, saying he is addressing issues “day by day,” after earlier matches in Shanghai where he vomited and required treatment in the heat.
  • A standout rally saw Djokovic fend off five Bergs overheads before securing a key late break that helped decide the second set.
  • The semifinal is scheduled for Saturday, with Djokovic two wins from a record-extending 41st Masters title as a field already missing Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner reshapes the opportunity.