World · Singapore Bureau
Hurkacz upsets Djokovic at Shanghai Masters to advance
Poland's Hubert Hurkacz delivered a dominant performance to eliminate defending champion Novak Djokovic from the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday. The 27-year-old won 6-4, 6-3 to secure his place in the third round of the ATP 1000 event.
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Hurkacz's commanding victory over the Serbian star marked a significant upset at the prestigious Shanghai tournament, held at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena. The Polish player's aggressive baseline play and strong serving proved too much for Djokovic to handle in the second-round encounter.
The match saw Hurkacz break Djokovic's serve twice in the opening set before maintaining his dominance through the second set. The world number 18 displayed impressive consistency and precision to complete the straight-sets victory in just over 90 minutes.
With the win, Hurkacz advances to the tournament's third round, where he will face a new challenger. The result ends Djokovic's campaign at Shanghai, one of the season's key ATP 1000 events.
The victory represents a career-highlight scalp for Hurkacz against one of tennis's greatest players. The encounter on October 9 showcased the Polish player's potential on hard courts and his ability to compete against elite opposition in major tournaments.