Novak Djokovic delivered a masterclass at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday, crushing Italy’s Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 6-2 to secure his spot in the fourth round. The Serbian superstar, seeded No. 4, dominated with laser-focused baseline play, leaving fans in awe of his precision.
Djokovic wasted no time, storming through the first set in just 25 minutes. Cobolli tried to rally in the second, but a relentless Djokovic broke his serve in the fifth game, sealing the match with a signature backhand winner. 'I executed my game plan perfectly,' Djokovic said post-match, hinting that Cobolli’s grueling match the night before might have sapped the Italian’s stamina.
Next up? A showdown with Russia’s Roman Safiullin, known for his aggressive style. 'He’s quick, so I’ll need to stay sharp,' Djokovic teased. With this win, the 24-time Grand Slam champ proves he’s still a force on the ATP Tour.
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