Shanghai: Novak Djokovic collapsed during a brutal encounter with world No.41 Jaume Munar in hot and humid conditions at the Shanghai Masters on Tuesday, the latest in a string of stars left needing medical attention at the tournament because of the conditions.

After losing a long rally to end the second set, Djokovic slumped to the ground and remained sprawled on his back with his forearm over his eyes for several seconds. He slowly sat up and rested his head between his legs before he was helped back to his chair by a trainer.

He was given medical treatment in his chair before the start of the third set but then broke Munar straight away after his opponent missed a simple overhead when leading 40-15. Djokovic recovered to win 6-3, 5-7, 6-2.

The 38-year-old Djokovic declined to do the

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