Novak Djokovic suffers first defeat to Hubert Hurkacz three days after China Open triumph
Djokovic was unable to replicate his excellent Beijing run at the Masters 1000 tournament in Shanghai
Novak Djokovic suffered his first defeat since winning the China Open, losing 6-4 6-3 to Hubert Hurkacz in the Shanghai Masters. The 39-year-old, who had returned to form at the Chinese tournament, failed to carry that momentum into the Shanghai event. Hurkacz, making his first appearance at the tournament since his 2023 victory, dominated with 13 aces and 28 winners.
Djokovic admitted he felt less fresh on the quick indoor surface, attributing his loss to failing to adjust to Hurkacz's powerful serve. He will now focus on the upcoming Paris Masters in his quest to secure the year-end world No 1 ranking. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner continue their pursuit of the top ranking, with Zverev advancing and Sinner facing a drop in points due to an injury.
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