Battled with American Fritz to reach the finals
Novak Djokovic (Serbia), ranked 4th in the world, is within sight of winning his 100th title by advancing to the men’s singles semifinals of the ATP Tour Shanghai Masters.
Djokovic came from behind to win 2-1 (6-7〈4-7〉 6-1 6-4) against Jakub Mencik (65th, Czech Republic) in the men’s singles quarterfinals of the tournament held in Shanghai, China on the 11th (local time). recorded.
With this victory, Djokovic’s 100th championship came within sight. He has so far reached the top 99 times in singles at ATP Tour or higher level competitions.
Among professional players in history, only two players have recorded more than 100 wins in ATP Tour or higher level tournaments since 1968, when they were allowed to participate in major tournaments.
Retired Jimmy Connors (USA) is in first place with 109, followed by another legend, Roger Federer (retired, Switzerland) with 103.
If Djokovic, who is currently ranked 3rd, wins this tournament, he will become the 3rd player in history to reach 100 wins.
Djokovic will clash with Taylor Fritz (7th) of the United States in the semifinals.
Djokovic, who is aiming to win this tournament for the first time in six years since 2018, has faced Fritz nine times so far and has recorded all wins.
Meanwhile, in the matchup on the other side of the semifinals, Jannik Sinner (1st place, Italy) and Tomas Machac (33rd place, Czech Republic) will clash.
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