Hubert Hurkacz defeats Novak Djokovic at Shanghai Masters
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Hubert Hurkacz secured a significant victory against Novak Djokovic, winning 6-4, 6-3 in the second round of the Shanghai Masters on October 9, 2026. This match marked Hurkacz's first win over Djokovic after eight previous defeats. Hurkacz's strong serving and consistency helped him overcome the Serbian, who had recently won the China Open but showed signs of fatigue after a busy schedule. Hurkacz advances to the third round, set to face either Zhou Yi or Lorenzo Musetti.
- •Hurkacz wins 6-4, 6-3 against Djokovic in Shanghai
- •This is Hurkacz's first win over Djokovic in nine meetings
- •Hurkacz advances to the third round of the tournament
- •Djokovic's recent schedule affected his performance against Hurkacz
- •Djokovic's pursuit of ATP Finals qualification becomes more challenging
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Hubert Hurkacz reacts after beating Novak Djokovic for the first time in Shanghai, ‘It’s a special night’
- 11:57 AMYahoo Sports — Shanghai Surprise: Hubert Hurkacz ousts Novak Djokovic
"Hubert Hurkacz defeated Novak Djokovic, 6-4, 6-3, in the second round of the Shanghai Masters. The Pole produced a serving masterclass to snap Djokovic’s winning...
"Djokovic was undefeated against Hurkacz and riding the momentum of his Beijing Open win.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 12:00 PMHubert Hurkacz reacts after beating Novak Djokovic for the first time in Shanghai, ‘It’s a special night’
Hubert Hurkacz defeated Novak Djokovic, 6-4, 6-3, in the second round of the Shanghai Masters. The Pole produced a serving masterclass to snap Djokovic’s winning...
- Yahoo SportsOct 9, 2026, 11:57 AMShanghai Surprise: Hubert Hurkacz ousts Novak Djokovic
Djokovic was undefeated against Hurkacz and riding the momentum of his Beijing Open win.
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