Novak Djokovic was relieved to edge past Alex Michelsen at the Shanghai Masters as his quest for a 100th career title got up and running.

Novak Djokovic said it took time to "get the rust off" as he fought through two tiebreaks to make his way into the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Saturday.

Novak Djokovic wasn't happy when the umpire slapped him with a warning at the Shanghai Masters. Facing Alex Michelsen in his opening match, the world No. 4 ran down the shot clock early in the second set and received a time violation.

Novak Djokovic step foot onto the courts of ATP Shanghai Masters in impeccable fashion as he was introduced as the Greatest of all time.

Novak Djokovic has now won his last 33 ATP-level matches against American opponents, with his last such defeat coming against Sam Querrey at Wimbledon in 2016

Novak Djokovic came through a tricky test against Alex Michelsen at the Shanghai Masters to win his first match on the ATP Tour since a shock third-round exit at the US Open in August .

In the Round of 64 at the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Saturday, Alex Michelsen (ranked No. 43) faces Novak Djokovic (No. 4).Michelsen’s most recent action was on September 29, 2024 at the

On Saturday, Novak Djokovic (No. 4 in the world) faces Alex Michelsen (No. 43) in the Round of 64 at the Rolex Shanghai Masters. Over his last 10 tournaments, Michelsen has won 25.3% of his return games and 83.9% of his service games.