Organisers of the Shanghai Masters have been forced to scramble after rain wreaked havoc on the schedule. Matches on outside courts were cancelled over the weekend, leaving several players forced to catch up. It means top players like Novak Djokovic benefit, getting extra days off after playing under the roof of the main stadium.

Djokovic played against two match points at 3-5, denying them with winners and extending the battle with a service winner. Federer served for the win in game ten and sealed the deal with a backhand volley winner, booking the title clash against Gilles Simon.

The 24-time grand slam champion had not played in China since 2019 but chose it as the venue for his first ATP Tour event since May.Djokovic plays sparingly these days and had contested only a Davis Cup match for Serbia since a shock loss to Alexei Popyrin in the third round of the US Open in August.

In the Round of 64 at the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Saturday, Alex Michelsen (ranked No. 43) faces Novak Djokovic (No. 4).Michelsen’s most recent action was on September 29, 2024 at the

Novak Djokovic was relieved to edge past Alex Michelsen at the Shanghai Masters as his quest for a 100th career title got up and running.

Novak Djokovic (No. 4 in the world) faces Alex Michelsen (No. 43) in the Round of 64 at the Rolex Shanghai Masters. Watch tennis, other live sports and more on Fubo. Use our link to sign up for a free trial.

Novak Djokovic said it took time to "get the rust off" as he fought through two tiebreaks to make his way into the third round of the Shanghai Masters. The Serbian beat American Alex Michelsen in a thrilling two-set match that finished 7-6 (7/3),

Novjson Djokovic wasn't happy when he was given a time violation warning while serving at 1-1 in the second set of his Shanghai Masters clash with Alex Michelsen.

Novak Djokovic step foot onto the courts of ATP Shanghai Masters in impeccable fashion as he was introduced as the Greatest of all time.

Novak Djokovic notched his first victory since his shocking third-round exit at the U.S. Open, repeatedly having to battle back to ultimately defeat Alex Michelsen 7-6 (3), 7-6 (9) in their opening-round match at the Rolex Shanghai Masters in Shanghai,