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Hurkacz upsets Djokovic at Shanghai Masters to advance
Hubert Hurkacz has defeated Novak Djokovic at the Shanghai Masters, continuing a difficult stretch for the Serbian champion. The loss marks another significant setback in what has proven to be a challenging campaign for Djokovic.
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Polish player Hubert Hurkacz secured a victory over Novak Djokovic at the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday, advancing to the tournament's third round. The upset win dealt another blow to the four-time Grand Slam champion, who has struggled with consistency throughout the season.
Djokovic's defeat in Shanghai adds to mounting concerns about his form heading into the year's final stretch. The Serbian star's troubles intensified following an unexpected first-round elimination at the US Open in September, marking his earliest exit from a Grand Slam tournament since the 2006 Australian Open.
The Shanghai loss underscores a broader pattern of setbacks that have defined Djokovic's year to date. The world-ranked competitor has faced unexpected obstacles that have proven difficult to overcome against rising competitors on the professional tennis circuit.
Hurkacz's victory sets up a third-round encounter at the Masters 1000 event, while Djokovic must regroup and reassess his approach as the professional tennis calendar moves toward its conclusion.