Novak Djokovic is back with a bang! 🎾 The tennis superstar made a triumphant return to the Shanghai Masters after a four-year hiatus, battling past rising star Alex Michelsen in a nail-biting two-set showdown on Saturday. Fans cheered as the Serb, sporting his signature focus and a protective sleeve on his right knee, clinched both sets in tiebreakers (7-6, 7-6).
Despite a slow start—his first match since the US Open—Djokovic unleashed his iconic backhand to dominate the tiebreaks. 🏆 His 33-match winning streak against American opponents remains intact, a run stretching back to 2016! 💪 Next up: a clash with either Flavio Cobolli or Stan Wawrinka as he eyes a record fifth Shanghai title.
\"The energy here is incredible,\" Djokovic said post-match, hinting at his determination to reclaim glory in Asia. Will he add another trophy to his 24-Grand Slam legacy? 🤔 Stay tuned!
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