Novak Djokovic caused alarm during his round of 16 match at the Shanghai Masters when he collapsed on court while playing against Spain’s Jaume Munar. The incident occurred in the second set, with Djokovic trailing 5-6 after winning the first 6-3. As Munar clinched the set 7-5, Djokovic fell to the ground, prompting immediate concern from his team and spectators.
Earlier in the match, the Serbian had vomited once, showing signs of physical distress. Despite these setbacks, he refused to quit and continued to push through the pain.
A Gritty Comeback
Djokovic, aged 38 and holder of 24 Grand Slam titles, managed to recover and dominate the third set. He broke Munar’s serve in both the first and seventh games, sealing the match with a final score of 6-3, 5-7, 6-2.
His resilience drew admiration from fans and commentators alike. Remaining splayed out on the court after the collapse, he was quickly attended to by his team, but rose to finish the match with characteristic intensity.
Field Opens Up for Djokovic
The Shanghai Masters has seen several top-ranked players exit early or withdraw. World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz opted out to rest, while Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, and Taylor Fritz—ranked second to fourth—have all been eliminated.
With these contenders out of the picture, Djokovic now stands as the highest-ranked player left in the tournament, further fueling anticipation around his performance in the upcoming rounds.
ATP Shanghai - Novak Djokovic's projected path
Djokovic in Shanghai, ranking, and results in 2025
Now the world no.5, Djokovic has achieved an overall 34-10 record in 2025. Djokovic is now competing in Shanghai where he conquered the world no.94 Marin Cilic 7-6(2) 6-4, the world no.150 Yannick Hanfmann 4-6 7-5 6-3 and the world no.41 Jaume Antoni Munar Clar 6-3 5-7 6-2.
Novak Djokovic will square off with the world no.44 Zizou Bergs in the quarter. They have never competed against each other as of now in top competitions.
Djokovic conquered 1 title in 2025 in Geneva. The Serbian was the finalist in Miami (Miami Open).
Novak won 100 titles in his career: 52 on hard courts, 21 on clay courts, 19 on indoor courts and 8 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)