In a hard-fought round of 32 match at the 2025 Shanghai Masters, Novak Djokovic advanced past Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann with a 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory. This win marks a significant milestone in the Serbian legend’s career, as it propelled him into the 112th round of 16 at an ATP Masters 1000 event. This achievement ties him with his longtime rival Rafael Nadal for the most such appearances since the format’s introduction in 1990.
Following his match, during an on-court interview, Djokovic took a moment to express his profound appreciation for the overwhelming support from the Chinese fans. He said, “No, it’s incredible to be here playing in front of a very passionate crowd now. First couple of matches, you know, PEC Stadium, one of the nicest and biggest stadiums we have in sport. It’s st