Shanghai
Djokovic: “A tough day in the office”
Serbs thank “the world’s biggest support” on social media
October 7, 2025
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Novak Djokovic scored a medical timeout in Shanghai on Tuesday to win a tough three-set victory.
By ATP staff
Novak Djokovic, who had leg problems and exhaustion at the Heat test, described his fourth round of battle with Jaume Munar as a “hard day in the office” of Rolex Shanghai Masters, where the Serbs dug out his deepest reserves.
The Serbs have vomited several times, fell into severe humidity under high humidity, and fell to the ground after losing their second plate, prompting medical support. During the entire 41-minute conflict between two hours, he often used ice towels to seek relief. Djokovic also brought several medical timeouts to leg problems, but once again summoned his trademark elasticity.
After his victory over Spaniard Jaume Munar 6-3, 5-7, 6-2, Djokovic participated in social media to reflect on the physical losses of the game.
“A tough day in the office,” Djokovic wrote. “Luckily, I received the greatest support in the world.
Djokovic won, setting a new record. The Serbians are the oldest ATP Masters in history in 38 years and four months, surpassing Roger Federer’s previous record (38 years, two months), with Switzerland achieving success in Shanghai in 2019. If Djokovic has the record fifth Shanghai title, he will break the tie with Federer to win the hardest tour title in the open era (71).
The 11th time to reach the Shanghai quarterfinals, Djokovic will next meet with Belgium’s Zizou Bergs for their first Lexus ATP Head2head Head2head meeting in their first Lexus ATP Head2head meeting. Belgrade native, fourth seed, is the highest player in the ranking.
Djokovic chased his 41st ATP Masters 1000 title since his victory in Paris in 2023. Currently ranked third in PIF ATP Live Race to Tuin to Turin, Djokovic maintains a 34-10 season record according to Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index.
Watch Djokovic’s hard-working victory in Shanghai and the highlights of Munar
