Djokovic collapses, becomes oldest Masters 1000 quarter-finalist

Novak Djokovic battled a left-leg/ankle problem and severe heat exhaustion, collapsing and vomiting during his Shanghai Masters round-of-16 match with Jaume Munar before recovering to win 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 in 2 hours 41 minutes. Medical staff checked his vitals and treated him on court; Djokovic had also vomited in his previous match. Temperatures approached 30°C with humidity around 80%, and Djokovic declined the customary on-court interview after the victory. By reaching the quarter-finals he became the oldest man to reach the last eight at an ATP Masters 1000 event and will next face Zizou Bergs. Extreme conditions have affected other players — including Emma Raducanu retiring with exhaustion and Jannik Sinner suffering cramps — prompting renewed calls for a formal heat rule.