Second-Round Clash at ATP Shanghai
Hubert Hurkacz and Novak Djokovic face each other in the second round of the ATP 1000 Masters tournament on hard courts in Shanghai. Djokovic enters the match following a first-round bye and a tournament victory in Beijing, along with a straight-sets win over James Duckworth. Meanwhile, Hurkacz advanced after reaching the semifinals at the ATP 500 tournament in Beijing, where he was defeated by Alex De Minaur. [1] [2]
Head-to-Head History
The matchup in Shanghai marks the ninth career meeting between Djokovic and Hurkacz. Djokovic holds a 8-0 advantage in their prior encounters, including a tight three-set clay-court match at Geneva over 500 days prior. Djokovic is a four-time former champion in Shanghai and expressed confidence following his recent success in China. [1] [2]
Sources
- ATP Szanghaj: Novak Djoković — Hubert Hurkacz [RELACJA NA ŻYWO] — 2026-10-09T10:25:05+0200
- Djoković przemówił przed meczem z Hurkaczem — 2026-10-08T17:36:14+02:00
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