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Djokovic Defeats Cilic, Sets Record at Shanghai Masters
Novak Djokovic, a top tennis player, beat Marin Cilic in a match at the Shanghai Masters.
This match was historic because it was the oldest combined age match ever in a Masters 1000 event.
Djokovic, who is 38, won in two sets.
This was Djokovic's first tournament since losing in the US Open semi-final.
He is aiming for his 25th Grand Slam title.
Cilic gave Djokovic a tough fight.
Novak Djokovic defeated Marin Cilic.
The match was part of the 2025 Shanghai Masters.
The match was the oldest combined game in Masters 1000 history.
Djokovic is aiming to win his 25th Grand Slam.
Djokovic faces Yannick Hanfmann next.
- Who
- Novak Djokovic and Marin Cilic
- What
- Djokovic defeated Cilic in a match
- Where
- Shanghai Masters
- When
- Friday
- Why
- Djokovic played against Cilic
Key facts
- Winner
- Novak Djokovic
- Opponent
- Marin Cilic
- Match Score
- 7-6(2), 6-4
- Event
- Shanghai Masters 2025
- Djokovic's Next Opponent
- Yannick Hanfmann
Quotes
Novak Djokovic
24-time Grand Slam winner
“Tons of respect for Marin and all he has achieved, and who he is as a person.”
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“We get along very well off the court, obviously speak the same language, we’ve known each other so many years.”
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Sources
'Have Better Chances at Masters Events' – Djokovic Unveils Bold Plan to Take on Alcaraz, Sinner
Novak Djokovic beats old foe Marin Cilic in historic match on return at Shanghai Masters: ‘I dug myself out of trouble’
