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‘Suffering’ Djokovic battles past Cilic in Shanghai Masters opener

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic hits a return to Croatia’s Marin Cilic during their men's singles match at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai on October 3, 2025. (Photo by Jade Gao / AFP)

Novak Djokovic said he had to “fire up all engines” as he overcame a stodgy first set to reach the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Friday, beating fellow veteran Marin Cilic 7-6 (7/2), 6-4.

The 38-year-old Serb is chasing a record-extending fifth title in Shanghai, where he was greeted by rapturous cheers from the crowd.
https://sports.inquirer.net/642867/suffering-djokovic-battles-past-cilic-in-shanghai-masters-opener

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