Djokovic is performing at full capacity in Shanghai

The wolf wants to keep howling, and it has sharp fangs. Novak Djokovic secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2024 after defeating Roman Safiullin 6-3 6-2, who found himself without arguments to face the Serbian, who was tremendously inspired.

There were doubts about the level of play and attitude with which Novak Djokovic would present himself at this ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2024but the Serbian has dispelled them all with his first three matches. He knew how to turn things around in his debut in China, shining in the following two games that catapulted him to the quarterfinals, full of confidence and competitive rhythm. Roman Safiullin was no match for a motivated Djokovic facing the challenge of facing Jakub Mensik in the penultimate round.

In the early stages of the first setit seemed that the Russian could put up a fight, with that flat and incisive tennis with which he is capable of taking time away and unsettling almost anyone on his inspired days. He kept up for a few games, but he encountered the harsh reality for his interests as soon as Djokovic decided to step up the intensity and focus. The Serbian’s forehand worked, changing directions and height, taking the Russian out of his comfort zone.

– Djokovic showed a very consistent version and will face Mensik in the quarterfinals.

What was seen in the second set was a completely unleashed tennis hurricane. Djokovic minimized his errors to unsuspected limits, took advantage of the Russian’s lack of hope, and went full throttle to secure his spot in the quarterfinals of ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 2024. It is a gift for all fans to continue enjoying Novak Djokovic and this spectacular brand of tennis, without which he cannot detach if he wants to reach the semifinals. His next opponent will be Jakub Mensikwho arrives unleashed after defeating Dimitrov and having nothing to lose now. An interesting generational duel.

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