“Taylor Fritz’s US Open Quarterfinal Triumph Delivers a Blow to Novak Djokovic’s Rankings”

Novak Djokovic now sits at No.9 in the Race to Turin with Taylor Fritz’s four-set win over Alexander Zverev.

Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, faced a disappointing US Open campaign, exiting in the third round to Alexei Popyrin in four sets. As the defending champion, Djokovic is set to experience a significant drop in the ATP rankings, confirmed to fall to No. 4, with the potential for further decline depending on the outcomes of the tournament.

Taylor Fritz’s victory over Alexander Zverev in the US Open quarterfinals propels him to No. 7 in the ATP Race to Turin. Meanwhile, Alex de Minaur, positioned at No. 8, is gearing up for his quarterfinal showdown against Jack Draper.

Currently ranked No. 9 in the Race to London, Novak Djokovic faces a crucial battle to secure a spot in the top 8 and qualify for the Nitto ATP World Tour Finals, where he is the defending champion. His ranking is at risk of dropping even further if Daniil Medvedev overcomes Jannik Sinner in their much-anticipated US Open quarterfinal clash.

Novak Djokovic Gears Up for Long-Awaited Comeback in Shanghai After Five-Year Hiatus

“I can’t wait. I’m super excited to see my Chinese fans, all the tennis fans. It’s one of the nicest tennis tournaments in the world. Five years has been too long to not visit China, so I’m really looking forward to [it].”

Novak Djokovic said on the tournament website

Novak Djokovic is set to make his first appearance at the Rolex Shanghai Masters since 2019, following a mixed season that saw him win gold at the Paris Olympics and face an early exit in the US Open’s third round. As he prepares for his Shanghai return, Djokovic aims to boost his position in the PIF ATP Live Race to Turin, where he currently holds the eighth spot, hoping to secure a 17th qualification for the Nitto ATP Finals.

With 40 ATP Masters titles under his belt, Djokovic looks to add another victory in Shanghai, where Hubert Hurkacz is the defending champion.

Local talents Zhang Zhizhen, currently ranked No. 41, and rising star Shang Juncheng from the #NextGenATP, will represent China at the Rolex Shanghai Masters. Both players will aim to make a significant impact in front of their home crowd at this prestigious tournament.