Djokovic suffers surprise Hurkacz loss in Shanghai
Novak Djokovic suffers a surprise second-round loss to Hubert Hurkacz at the Shanghai Masters, just three days after his triumph at the China Open in Beijing.
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"It's a special night. I've been playing Novak for like seven years. It's been unsuccessful but [he has been] such a great champion for so many years."
— Hubert Hurkacz , Athlete
Key People
Alexander Zverev is a German professional tennis player who recently won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open.
Arthur Fery is a British tennis player and the current number five in the UK rankings.
Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish professional tennis player who is considered one of the rising stars of the sport.
Daniil Medvedev is a professional tennis player and former US Open champion.
Hubert Hurkacz is a Polish professional tennis player known for his powerful serve.
Karen Khachanov is a Russian tennis player slated to face Terence Atmane in the next round.
A Serbian professional tennis player and widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time.
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Novak Djokovic suffers a surprise second-round loss to Hubert Hurkacz at the Shanghai Masters, just three days after his triumph at the China Open in Beijing.
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