Novak Djokovic avoided becoming the latest big name to depart from the Shanghai Masters after picking up a gritty 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 victory over Jaume Munar. The Serbian struggled with the humidity and injury, even collapsed to the floor after losing the second set, but showed his class and determination to get over the line.

Shanghai has become a challenging place to play, with high temperatures and soaring humidity levels forcing many participants to fight with the conditions along with their opponent, not always coming out on top. In this case, the 24-time Grand Slam champion just about managed to stay in it, powering through for an incredible win.

Djokovic battles through

The world number five took control of the first set relatively early, eventually breaking the Spaniard's serve on th

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