Djokovic Faces Munar in Round of 16 at Shanghai Masters

Shanghai, China — Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, is set to face Jaume Munar in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Rolex Shanghai Masters. The match is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, at 6:30 PM local time. Djokovic, currently ranked World No. 5, aims to capitalize on an open draw following two successful matches this week.

Djokovic reached this stage after defeating Marin Cilic and Yannick Hanfmann. Despite some challenges, including vomiting during his last match, he maintains a strong track record with a success rate of 77% in 2025. His only title this year came at the Geneva Open.

On the other side, Munar, ranked 41st, has been impressive this week, beating players like Marton Fucsovics and Flavio Cobolli. With a hard court record of nearly 80% in service games this year, Munar has consistently shown his potential, aiming for a return to the ATP Top-40.

The two players have a history, having only faced each other once before in 2018 at Roland Garros, where Djokovic won in straight sets. However, Munar’s recent performances suggest he could challenge Djokovic in this match.

According to various betting odds, Djokovic is favored to win, with a predicted probability of 79% for victory based on simulations. While Munar is an underdog, he is determined to compete aggressively against the Serbian star.

As the match approaches, Djokovic aims for his fifth Shanghai title, motivated by the challenges ahead. Munar hopes to build his confidence and prove himself against one of the sport’s greatest players. This clash promises to be an exciting and competitive encounter.