Novak Djokovic faced a surprising defeat against Valentin Vacherot at the Shanghai Masters. The 38-year-old appeared to struggle physically throughout the match and required medical attention several times for what looked like a hip issue. Despite his discomfort, he chose to continue playing.

After the loss, Djokovic was questioned about his health and overall performance. He avoided discussing his condition and simply congratulated Vacherot on the victory. His brief response left reporters without much insight into his struggles during the match.

I want to congratulate Valentin for reaching his first Masters final. Going from qualifications, it’s an amazing story. I told him at the net that he’s had an amazing tournament, but more so his attitude is very good, and his game was amazin

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