Novak Djokovic went against security guards’ orders as he met fans at the Shanghai Masters. The world No. 4 is playing the tournament for the first time in five years and believes he has received the most “intense” reaction yet. It’s no surprise he feels that way, as Djokovic left his supporters screaming after encouraging them to flout the rules.

The 24-time grand slam champion had not played in China since 2019 but chose it as the venue for his first ATP Tour event since May.Djokovic plays sparingly these days and had contested only a Davis Cup match for Serbia since a shock loss to Alexei Popyrin in the third round of the US Open in August.

In the Round of 64 at the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Saturday, Alex Michelsen (ranked No. 43) faces Novak Djokovic (No. 4).Michelsen’s most recent action was on September 29, 2024 at the

Djokovic played against two match points at 3-5, denying them with winners and extending the battle with a service winner. Federer served for the win in game ten and sealed the deal with a backhand volley winner, booking the title clash against Gilles Simon.

Novak Djokovic was relieved to edge past Alex Michelsen at the Shanghai Masters as his quest for a 100th career title got up and running.

Novak Djokovic said it took time to "get the rust off" as he fought through two tiebreaks to make his way into the third round of the Shanghai Masters. The Serbian beat American Alex Michelsen in a thrilling two-set match that finished 7-6 (7/3),

Novak Djokovic has now won his last 33 ATP-level matches against American opponents, with his last such defeat coming against Sam Querrey at Wimbledon in 2016

Novjson Djokovic wasn't happy when he was given a time violation warning while serving at 1-1 in the second set of his Shanghai Masters clash with Alex Michelsen.

Novak Djokovic step foot onto the courts of ATP Shanghai Masters in impeccable fashion as he was introduced as the Greatest of all time.