SHANGHAI (AP) — Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Shanghai Masters after a shock second-round loss to Hubert Hurkacz on Friday.
The 39-year-old nice was overwhelmed 6-4, 6-3 in a match that lasted simply 87 minutes.
The 24-time main champion Djokovic's defeat got here after victory within the China Open remaining in Beijing earlier this week.
“Beijing was nice and a really early exit right here however it’s okay,” Djokovic stated. “I had an ideal week in Beijing and I stay up for resting somewhat bit and prepare for the indoors.
“In case you lose your serve, it is sufficient to lose the match, as soon as per set, and that’s what occurred. It is vitally tough to return his serve, nearly unimaginable. So yeah, I didn’t modify and it was a very robust draw for me, enjoying him within the first match.”
Hurkacz was Shanghai Masters champion in 2023.
“It’s a particular night time. He simply received Beijing so it’s very tough to play in opposition to him, nevertheless it’s a pleasure for me to share a court docket with him, and play such a legend of the game,” he stated.
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