Novak Djokovic knocked out Zizou Bergs in straight sets to book a spot in the semifinals of the Shanghai Masters for the 11th time. Djokovic is chasing a record fifth title in the tournament, last winning in 2018, while last year, Jannik Sinner beat him in the final.

After clinching his opening-round match in straight sets against Marin Cilic , Djokovic struggled in the next two matches and also vomited multiple times due to the extreme hot and humid weather . Against Bergs, the Serb was on the verge of losing the second set, but somehow, he ended the match in his favor in straight sets. Before the customary handshake, Bergs could be heard saying this to Djokovic: “ I have got to stop idolizing you “.

It was the Belgian’s first meeting against the 24-time Grand Slam champion.

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