Novak Djokovic (world ranking No. 8, Serbia) was eliminated in the first match of the Shanghai Masters.
On October 9, Djokovic lost to Hubert Hurkacz (No. 34, Poland) in the second round of the ATP Tour Shanghai Masters, with a score of 0-2 (4-6, 3-6). The match concluded in 87 minutes.
Having advanced to the second round with a bye, this match marked Djokovic's first appearance in the tournament.
Djokovic secured his first title of the year and his 102nd career ATP Tour victory by winning the China Open final against Alex de Minaur (No. 9, Australia) on October 6.
This victory at the China Open, his seventh title there, extended his record for the most consecutive wins at the tournament to 34 matches. However, he was unable to maintain his momentum at the Shanghai Masters, falling to Hurkacz, the 2023 tournament champion.
With his China Open win, Djokovic moved closer to Roger Federer's ATP Tour record of 103 singles titles. However, his early exit from the Shanghai Masters means he will have to wait for another opportunity to match that record.
After the match, Djokovic stated, “I had a great week in Beijing, and while I exited early here, I’m okay with it. I plan to take a little break and prepare for the indoor tournaments.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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