I couldn't dream of anything better," rejoices Djokovic after his victory in Shanghai against Hanfmann

Novak Djokovic pulled through against Yannick Hanfmann in Shanghai. After dropping the first set, the Serbian managed to come back and ultimately secure the win.

Speaking to the ATP press service, Djokovic discussed the playing conditions and his mindset in Shanghai.

He stated: "It's the same for all players on the court, but it's brutal. It's brutal with over 80% humidity day after day, especially for players competing during the day, with the heat and the sun, it's even more brutal.

For me, it's a bit more difficult to handle biologically. But I really had to weather the storm today. Yannick played an incredible match from the start.

It's amazing to be here and play in front of such an enthusiastic crowd. In the first two matches, the stadium was packed to the rafters, one of the most beautiful and largest stadiums in the world of sports.

It's truly breathtaking, honestly, I couldn't dream of anything better. I fought for nearly three hours, in the third round of a Masters at 38 years old, with a stadium packed to the rafters cheering me on. It's a dream come true, so I'm very grateful for that.