At the Shanghai Masters, Novak Djokovic resisted security guards’ orders in order to interact with fans.

For the first time in five years, the world No. 4 is participating in the tournament, and he believes this is the strongest response he has ever received. It’s no surprise he thinks that way, as Djokovic left his fans jumping up and down after encouraging them to flout the rules.

The 24-time Grand Slam winner greeted fans who had gathered close to the tournament’s entrance. As Djokovic moved to sign autographs with the crowd, there was a frenzy.

A security guard tried to control them, saying: “Alright, hey, shush. Be quiet.”

But Djokovic wasn’t having it. The 37-year-old made even more noise as he sarcastically stood behind the officer and raised his hands. His followers didn’t think twice. The security guard bowed his head in defeat, and they began to cheer and shout his name immediately.

Djokovic in Shanghai, ranking, and results in 2024

Now the world no.4, Novak has achieved a composed 33-8 match record in 2024. Djokovic is now competing in Shanghai where he ousted the world no.43 Alex Michelsen 7-6(3) 7-6(9)

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The Serbian has won 1 title in 2024 in Paris. Djokovic got to the final in Wimbledon.

Novak won 99 titles in his career: 52 on hard courts, 20 on clay courts, 19 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

Djokovic has scheduled to play next in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 28th of October.

Novak Djokovic

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