Incredible Djokovic: 52 Wins After Losing the First Set, an Unmatched Record
He did it again. After losing the first set, Novak Djokovic turned the tables to secure his 52nd victory of this kind in Masters 1000: an absolute record in the history of the tour. A staggering number that illustrates, better than anything, the unique resilience of the Serbian. And it's probably not over yet.
In an era where every victory counts double against increasingly fierce competition, Novak Djokovic continues to break down the walls of history. The Serbian, already holding most of the records in modern tennis, has just crossed a dizzying statistical barrier: 52 wins after losing the first set in Masters 1000.
Since the establishment of the current Masters 1000 format in 1990, no one had ever managed to turn around so many matches starting on the wrong foot. Not Federer. Not Nadal. Only Djokovic.
Facing Hanfmann (4-6, 7-5, 6-3), Djokovic once again showed why he is considered by many to be the greatest fighter in tennis history. Trailing one set to none, struggling in rallies, he readjusted his game plan with cold precision before taking control over his opponent in two sets.
And now? At over 38 years old, the "Djoker" will face the Spaniard Munar for a spot in the quarterfinals. With the absences of Alcaraz and Sinner, there is no doubt that the Serbian will be more than ever in pursuit of a 5th title in Shanghai.
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