BBC Sport · Oct 8, 2024
Classy Djokovic continues pursuit for 100th title
Novak Djokovic is a record four-time champion in ShanghaiPublished
Novak Djokovic continued his pursuit of a 100th career title by dismantling Italian youngster Flavio Cobolli to reach the last 16 of the Shanghai Masters.
The 37-year-old Serb was sharp and clinical in a 6-1 6-2 win, which took little over an hour.
Cobolli, who grew up idolising the 24-time Grand Slam champion, could not cope with Djokovic's ability to anticipate the rallies and rarely miss a return.
As well as his unerring precision with clean groundstrokes from the baseline, Djokovic's high level ensured he conceded only seven points on serve.