The Italian responded to Zverev's controversial words in Shanghai and spoke wonders about both Djokovic and Alcaraz.
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Discover all the details about Novak Djokovic's second match at ATP Shanghai 2025 against Yannick Hanfmann.
The Serbian described the weather conditions in China, surprised by the excessive humidity, but optimistic and pleased with his performance against Marin Cilic.
Exciting day ahead this coming Sunday, October 5th at the ATP Shanghai 2025. The action kicks off on the central court with Holger Rune facing Ugo Humbert, followed by Taylor Fritz against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. In the third match of the day, the highlight will be Novak Djokovic taking on Yannick Hanfmann, and if Jannik Sinner advances to the next round, he will play his third-round match against Tallon Griekspoor on Sunday to close the day.
Shanghai ATP Masters 1000 Order of play - Sunday, October 05, 2025 pic.twitter.com/pYkdaktgLq
— Tennis Schedules (@SchedulesTennis) October 4, 2025
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No matter how much effort he put into it throughout the whole match, Marin Cilic once again fell to Novak Djokovic in the second round of the ATP Shanghai (7-6(2), 6-4). With this defeat, Cilic now has 20 losses to Djokovic in 22 matches, a statistic that places him among the players whom Djokovic has beaten 20 times or more. Cilic is the latest addition to the list, which includes names such as Rafael Nadal (31), Roger Federer (27), Tomas Berdych (25), Andy Murray (25), Stan Wawrinka (21), and Gael Monfils (20).
7 - Marin Cilic is now the seventh opponent Novak Djokovic has defeated 20+ times at ATP level – Djokovic is the only player in the Open Era to defeat 5+ opponents on 20 or more occasions at ATP level. Absurd.#RolexShanghaiMasters | @SH_RolexMasters @atptour @ATPMediaInfo
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) October 3, 2025
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Novak Djokovic debuted with a victory in his return to the circuit in the first round of the ATP Shanghai against a Marin Cilic who didn't make it easy for him. That's why he didn't hesitate to praise the level of the Croatian after his victory. "I struggled to find my rhythm, but I am very satisfied with my win. I want to show my respects to Cilic and all he has achieved in his career. We get along very well off the court, and we have known each other for many years. It was a very tough match against Cilic after a month since my last game. When he feels the ball well, he is very dangerous and can beat anyone. He didn't give me time to breathe, but my serve helped me solve the problems," stated the champion of 24 Grand Slams.
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At 38 years old, the Serb returned with a victory at the ATP in Shanghai after overcoming Marin Cilic in a very physical veteran match where the Belgrade native knew how to prevail in key moments.
While competing in the ATP Shanghai, Novak Djokovic still doesn't know if he will play the Paris Masters 1000 and the ATP Finals: "After Shanghai, the only thing I know for sure is that I will play in Athens. Then I will see if I go to Turin. I am not sure yet, but I hope to compete there again, we'll see," he said upon his arrival in China. However, his name appears on the Entry List for the last Masters 1000 of the year.
🚨 OFFICIAL! Registrations for the last Masters 1000 of the season from October 27 to November 2 in Paris. 🍿
— Univers Tennis 🎾 (@UniversTennis) October 3, 2025
Five French players enter directly with their ranking: Ugo Humbert, Arthur Fils, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, Corentin Moutet, and Alexandre Muller. 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/lX2jcAtJRn
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic aparece inscrito en el Masters 1000 de París
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The Italian responded to Zverev's controversial words in Shanghai and spoke wonders about both Djokovic and Alcaraz.
Exciting day ahead this coming Sunday, October 5th at the ATP Shanghai 2025. The action kicks off on the central court with Holger Rune facing Ugo Humbert, followed by Taylor Fritz against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. In the third match of the day, the highlight will be Novak Djokovic taking on Yannick Hanfmann, and if Jannik Sinner advances to the next round, he will play his third-round match against Tallon Griekspoor on Sunday to close the day.
Shanghai ATP Masters 1000 Order of play - Sunday, October 05, 2025 pic.twitter.com/pYkdaktgLq
— Tennis Schedules (@SchedulesTennis) October 4, 2025
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Orden de juego del domingo 5 de octubre en el ATP Shanghái 2025: Djokovic, en el tercer turno
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Discover all the details about Novak Djokovic's second match at ATP Shanghai 2025 against Yannick Hanfmann.
No matter how much effort he put into it throughout the whole match, Marin Cilic once again fell to Novak Djokovic in the second round of the ATP Shanghai (7-6(2), 6-4). With this defeat, Cilic now has 20 losses to Djokovic in 22 matches, a statistic that places him among the players whom Djokovic has beaten 20 times or more. Cilic is the latest addition to the list, which includes names such as Rafael Nadal (31), Roger Federer (27), Tomas Berdych (25), Andy Murray (25), Stan Wawrinka (21), and Gael Monfils (20).
7 - Marin Cilic is now the seventh opponent Novak Djokovic has defeated 20+ times at ATP level – Djokovic is the only player in the Open Era to defeat 5+ opponents on 20 or more occasions at ATP level. Absurd.#RolexShanghaiMasters | @SH_RolexMasters @atptour @ATPMediaInfo
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) October 3, 2025
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Cilic entra en la temible lista de víctimas de Djokovic: séptimo tenista al que le gana más de 20 veces
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The Serbian described the weather conditions in China, surprised by the excessive humidity, but optimistic and pleased with his performance against Marin Cilic.
Novak Djokovic debuted with a victory in his return to the circuit in the first round of the ATP Shanghai against a Marin Cilic who didn't make it easy for him. That's why he didn't hesitate to praise the level of the Croatian after his victory. "I struggled to find my rhythm, but I am very satisfied with my win. I want to show my respects to Cilic and all he has achieved in his career. We get along very well off the court, and we have known each other for many years. It was a very tough match against Cilic after a month since my last game. When he feels the ball well, he is very dangerous and can beat anyone. He didn't give me time to breathe, but my serve helped me solve the problems," stated the champion of 24 Grand Slams.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic, tras su victoria ante Cilic: "He sufrido para encontrar mi ritmo, pero estoy muy satisfecho"
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At 38 years old, the Serb returned with a victory at the ATP in Shanghai after overcoming Marin Cilic in a very physical veteran match where the Belgrade native knew how to prevail in key moments.
While competing in the ATP Shanghai, Novak Djokovic still doesn't know if he will play the Paris Masters 1000 and the ATP Finals: "After Shanghai, the only thing I know for sure is that I will play in Athens. Then I will see if I go to Turin. I am not sure yet, but I hope to compete there again, we'll see," he said upon his arrival in China. However, his name appears on the Entry List for the last Masters 1000 of the year.
🚨 OFFICIAL! Registrations for the last Masters 1000 of the season from October 27 to November 2 in Paris. 🍿
— Univers Tennis 🎾 (@UniversTennis) October 3, 2025
Five French players enter directly with their ranking: Ugo Humbert, Arthur Fils, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, Corentin Moutet, and Alexandre Muller. 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/lX2jcAtJRn
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Djokovic aparece inscrito en el Masters 1000 de París
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He still has to make his debut at the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2025, but before stepping on the court to face Cilic, the good Novak Djokovic already knows what could be the next challenge if he defeats the Croatian. Everything indicated that Frances Tiafoe would be his opponent, but the American is still engulfed in an absolute crisis and lost to Yannick Hanfmann by 6-7 (9) 6-2 6-1, thus becoming the potential rival of Djokovic in the third round.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, ATP Shanghái 2025: Djokovic ya sabe con quién podría jugar en tercera ronda
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Mark Knowles, former doubles number 1 and coach of Jessica Pegula, believes that the Serbian will continue for at least two more seasons, in addition to asserting that he is the best tennis player of all time.