Shanghai Masters Quarterfinals Set: Djokovic Faces Bergs, Rune Draws Vacherot on Oct. 9

Both ties are first-time meetings highlighting the gap between proven champions and unexpected quarterfinalists.

Overview

Djokovic, a four-time Shanghai champion labeled the title favorite, reached the last eight over Cilic, Hanfmann and Munar but dropped sets in his last two matches.
Bergs is into his first Masters 1000 quarterfinal after wins over Korda, Ruud (retired), Cerundolo and Diallo, saving two match points in the latter.
Rune, the 11th-ranked 2022 Paris Masters champion, advanced through Baez, Humbert and Mpetshi Perricard to meet qualifier Vacherot for the first time.
Vacherot, ranked No. 204, qualified and then defeated Djere, Bublik, Machac and Griekspoor to reach a surprising quarterfinal.
Previews favor Djokovic and Rune, with Last Word On Tennis listing value plays of Bergs +4.5 games and Rune -3.5 games.