Overview

• Novak Djokovic beat Marin Čilić 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 to reach the Shanghai Masters round of 32 in his first match since the US Open semifinal.
• Djokovic saved multiple break points and converted the match’s only break to close out the straight-sets win in 1 hour 54 minutes.
• He described the conditions as unusually taxing, saying the Shanghai humidity was “crazy” during his post-match remarks.
• The result was reported as his 415th Masters 1000 victory and his first at that level since turning 38, and it marked his 20th career win over Čilić as he now has 20-plus wins against seven different rivals.
• Holger Rune, who practiced with Djokovic before the event, watched from the stands and reacted to a standout forehand down-the-line winner in the opening set.