The sun has set on the Shanghai Masters, leaving behind a whirlwind of drama, upsets, and history-making moments. Two unseeded players shocked everyone by reaching the final, and a World No. 204 lifted the trophy for the first time ever! But the highs came with their share of lows. As Novak Djokovic put it after a gritty 7-6(2), 6-4 win over Marin Cilic, “I don’t remember the last time I played in humidity like this. It is what it is… It’s the same for me, my opponent, and every other player.” With the mercury hitting 30°C (86°F) and humidity clinging at 80 percent, the conditions took a toll. Even defending champion and top seed Jannik Sinner had to call it quits. But David Goffin had a different take.

The Belgian began the week in top form. He opened with a solid win over Alexandr

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