The Shanghai Masters 2025 quarter-final saw Zizou Bergs face Novak Djokovic for the first time. The Belgian started the match confidently, constantly hitting difficult shots and drop shots to take advantage of Djokovic's injury condition that had not fully recovered.

However, with the ability of a top player, Nole proactively prolonged the rallies to force his opponent to make mistakes. The strategy worked in the first game of the 6th set, when Bergs made a mistake and lost the break. After that, although Bergs saved 5 set points, Djokovic still won 6-3.

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Djokovic in the 80th Masters 1000 semi-finals - Photo: ATP

In set 2, Bergs continued to cause trouble with shots that forced Djokovic to twist his body, taking advantage of his 38-year-old opponent's physical strength. But Djokovic's stability was still different.

In game 9, Bergs made consecutive mistakes, giving Djokovic a chance to break away. Although Bergs led 40-15 and created his first break point, his lack of precision on his forehands cost him. In the end, Djokovic capitalized, ending the second set 7-5 after many spectacular saves.

Winning 6-3, 7-5 after 1 hour and 52 minutes, the world number one player won the right to meet Valentin Vacherot in the semi-finals. This was a sweaty victory but affirmed Djokovic's familiar bravery and tenacity.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/djokovic-lan-thu-80-vao-ban-ket-masters-1000-2450788.html