Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning against Germany's Yannick Hanfmann during their men's singles match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai on October 5, 2025. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP)
Novak Djokovic revealed that he had been “hanging by a rope” before battling through to the Shanghai Masters last 16 with a hard-fought 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 win over qualifier Yannick Hanfmann on Sunday.
The 38-year-old Serbian star is aiming to secure a record-extending fifth title in Shanghai. However, he was given a mighty scare by the 150th-ranked German, showcasing the intense competition at the tournament.
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