Djokovic struggled to reach the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters

Djokovic had to ask for a break to receive medical attention multiple times due to a leg injury during the 2 hour and 40 minute match. He also often had to use a cold towel to compress his head during breaks in court changes, when the humidity exceeded 82%.

Djokovic even vomited on the court a few times and collapsed after losing the second set, then received medical attention.

Despite the harsh conditions, the 38-year-old tenaciously fought to defeat Munar in one of the most physically demanding matches of the season.

After losing the second set 5-7, Djokovic took advantage of Munar's mistake at the beginning of the third set to regain the match. In the first service game of the deciding set, Munar failed to smash while leading 40-15, creating an opportunity for the Serbian player. Djokovic then took advantage of the break point and took the initiative in the final set. The owner of 24 Grand Slams has since then played offensively to shorten long periods of play. In the deciding set, he was scored 9.6 points by ATP Insights for his forehand, the fulcrum for him to win 6-2.

Djokovic reached the quarterfinals in all 11 appearances in Shanghai, and was crowned 4 times - a tournament record. Currently, the world number five tennis player is the person with the highest ATP ranking still remaining in the tournament. Nole will meet Belgian opponent Zizou Bergs in the quarterfinals.

The Serbian player has won 34 matches and lost 10 matches this season. He is aiming for the 41st ATP Masters 1000 title of his career, and the first title since the Paris Masters in 2023. Earlier this year, Djokovic lost in the Miami Open final to young Czech talent Jakub Mensik.

In the remaining matches of the fourth round on October 7, No. 10 seed Holger Rune beat Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-4, 6-7, 6-3, And the phenomenon of Valentin Vacherot continued to surprise when he eliminated Tallon Griekspoor with a score of 4-6, 7-6, 6-4.