🎾 Novak Djokovic is on fire! The 37-year-old tennis legend just blazed past Roman Safiullin in straight sets at the Shanghai Masters, making him the first player ever to reach 10 quarter-finals in the tournament. Talk about making history! 🏆
From the get-go, Djokovic brought explosive energy to the court. He wowed the crowd with a cheeky drop shot near the net, setting the tone for the match. He sealed the first set 6-3 with a powerful ace that left everyone cheering. 🙌
The second set was no different. Djokovic maintained total control, taking it 6-2 after Safiullin's return went out of bounds on match point. This win not only adds to his impressive tally—marking his 37th victory at the Shanghai Masters—but also brings him one step closer to his 100th ATP title. He's literally making history right before our eyes! 🌟
Up next, Djokovic will face Czech teenager Jakub Mensik for a spot in the semi-finals. With his current form, he's definitely the one to watch! 👀
After the match, Djokovic shared his excitement: \"Very close to ten (out of ten). I think both last night's match and tonight have been maybe some of the best matches I've played in a while. So I'm just enjoying myself on the court. When you play well, obviously when you feel good, there's a lot of joy in striking a tennis ball on the court. So these kinds of matches, these kinds of sensations that I have on the court are one of the greatest reasons why I still keep on playing, keep on competing, because I really… I believe I can play on a very high level now,\" he said. 🎤
He also gave a shout-out to the fans: \"It's a matter of keeping that consistency and also having a good time off the court. You know, the Chinese fans are incredible. I mean, such passion and devotion to their favorite players. And this tournament has over the years been remarkable.\" ❤️
With performances like this, it's no wonder Djokovic continues to inspire fans around the world. Keep smashing, Novak! 🎾💥
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Djokovic beats Safiullin in Shanghai to move closer to 100th ATP title
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