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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jamie Braidwood

Djokovic ‘trying to stay alive’ after reaching record-extending Shanghai Masters semi-final - reaction

Novak Djokovic overcame more physical issues to defeat Zizou Bergs and reach the Shanghai Masters semi-finals, extending his own record by becoming the oldest ATP 1000 semi-finalist in history at the age of 38.

Djokovic, who has vomited and collapsed on court this week because of the “brutal” heat and humidity in Shanghai, battled a left ankle injury and doubled over in exhaustion in between lengthy points - particularly at key stages in the opening set.

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