Novak Djokovic proved age is just a number as he outlasted 19-year-old Czech phenom Jakub Mensik in a rollercoaster three-set thriller at the ATP Shanghai Masters! 🚀 The 37-year-old tennis legend dropped his first set of the tournament but rallied to secure a 6-7(4), 6-1, 6-4 victory, keeping his quest for a record fifth Shanghai title alive.
Mensik, who stunned stars like Andrey Rublev earlier this week, shocked fans by snatching the first-set tiebreak. But Djokovic shifted gears ⚡️, dominating the second set with his signature laser-like forehands. The decider saw drama unfold as the 24-time Grand Slam champ executed a gravity-defying overhead smash at 5-3, later sealing the match with a 197 km/h ace. 🎯
Next up? A semifinal showdown with American Taylor Fritz, who breezed past David Goffin. Will Djoker’s ‘Big Three’ legacy get another Shanghai chapter? Fans are already hitting 🔥 on social media!
