Day nine at Shanghai Rolex Masters 2025 belonged to a qualifying when Valentin Vacherot continued his extraordinary run of fantastic tenth Frö Holger Rune in a nearly three hour epic, while Novak Djokovic, still struggled visible discomfort, did enough to move past Zizou Bergs in straight sets.
Vacherot, ranked outside the top 100 at the beginning of the week, produced another fearless screen to reach its first Masters 1000 semi-finals and became the lowest ranked semi-finalist in Shanghai’s history and the second lowest at all Masters since 1990.
The 26-year-old Monegasque, who came to Shanghai has an alternative, showed nerves of steel late in the match, which saves two break points in the final game before sealing the victory at his second match point.
In the meantime, Djokovic struggled through the pain barrier once again, breastfeeding a left foot but still managed to surpass and surpass Bergs. The Serbs were not the best but as usual found a way and booked an unlikely semi -finals against Vacherot.
With Medvedev, De Minaur, Rinderknech and Auger-A-ALIASME will compete for the other quarter finals on day 10, the tournament is still an unpredictable, and given the difficult conditions, it will be about who can hold physically in humidity.
Day nine Shanghai Masters 2025 quarter final results
| Winner | Loser | Results line |
|---|---|---|
| Novak Djokovic (4) | Zizou Bergs | 6-3 7-5 |
| Valentine vacherot (q) | Holger Rune (10) | 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 |
Valentine vacherot (q) def. Holger Rune (10) 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4
The qualifier Valentin Vacherot delivered another major upset at Rolex Shanghai Masters in 2025 and surpassed the 10th Frö Holger Rune 2-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4 in a 2-hour, 59-minute quarterfinals.
The 26-year-old Monegasque, who entered as a qualification and now has Skyrocketed to No. 92 in ATP Live Rankings, became the second lowest ranked Masters 1000 semi-finalist since 1990.
Vacherot, after a set and faces a physically stronger run early, was activated on Dane’s harmful right leg (treated twice by the coach) in the decisive, which saves two break points in the 10th game and converts its second match point.
Vacherot had an excellent serving day, and he really explodes to the court on that shot. Although his style may look quite unpleasant, he played some fearless tennis from the baseline to get the job done.
Match statistics
| Holger Rune | Valentin Vacherot | |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 49 | 32 |
| Unwavering errors | 25 | 22 |
| Ace | 12 | 7 |
| Double error | 4 | 1 |
| 1st Earn % | 68% (67/98) | 69% (83/121) |
| 1st serving points won | 73% (49/67) | 65% (54/83) |
| 2nd serving points won | 42% (13/31) | 50% (19/38) |
| Break Points saved | 50% (2/4) | 70% (7/10) |
| Service Games | 87% (13/15) | 80% (12/15) |
| 1st return score won | 35% (29/83) | 27% (18/67) |
| 2nd return points won | 50% (19/38) | 58% (18/31) |
| Break Points won | 30% (3/10) | 50% (2/4) |
| Return games | 20% (3/15) | 13% (2/15) |
| Pressure points | 36% (5/14) | 64% (9/14) |
| Service points | 63% (62/98) | 60% (73/121) |
| Return points | 40% (48/121) | 37% (36/98) |
| Net points | 78% (21/27) | 50% (22/44) |
| Total score | 50% (110/219) | 50% (109/219) |
| Match points saved | 1 | 0 |
| Max points in line | 5 | 6 |
| Total games | 53% (16/30) | 47% (14/30) |
| Max -game in line | 3 | 3 |
Highlights
Neovak Djokovic (4) Def. Bergs 6-3 7-5
Novak Djokovic sought another victory while handling a foot problem by defeating Zizou Bergs 6-3, 7-5 in a 1-hour, 44-minute quarter final collision.
Although they were remaining leg issues from their previous match and visible discomfort with their left foot in the opening set, Djokovic surpassed the 26-year-old Belgian, broke twice, including a critical grip on four costs and a swinging volley in a prominent point at 5-4 in the second set.
After failing to close the match at 5-4, Djokovic regrouped to break again and earn the victory. He is now facing qualifying Valentin Vacherot.
Bergs threw him a lot, but Nole was just a little too shy for him, and no one is better at pulling out these kinds of winnings when it’s not best.
Match statistics
| Zizou Bergs | Novak Djokovic | |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 25 | 11 |
| Unwavering errors | 23 | 8 |
| Ace | 7 | 6 |
| Double error | 4 | 1 |
| Is earn % | 66% (42/64) | 73% (49/67) |
| Ist serve points won | 76% (32/42) | 80% (39/49) |
| 2nd serving points won | 32% (7/22) | 44% (8/18) |
| Break Points saved | 67% (6/9) | 80% (4/5) |
| Service Games | 70% (7/10) | 91% (10/11) |
| Ist return score won | 20% (10/49) | 24% (10/42) |
| 2nd return points won | 56% (10/18) | 68% (15/22) |
| Break Points won | 20%1/5) | 33% (3/9) |
| Return games | 9% (1/11) | 30% (3/10) |
| Pressure points | 50% (7/14) | 50% (7/14) |
| Service points | 61% (39/64) | 70% (47/67) |
| Return points | 30% (20/67) | 39% (25/64) |
| Net points | 67% (14/21) | 75% (6/8) |
| Total score | 45% (59/131) | 55% (72/131) |
| Match points saved | 2 | 0 |
| Max points in line | 4 | 6 |
| Total games | 38% (8/21) | 62% (13/21) |
| Max -game in line | 1 | 3 |
Highlights
Shanghai Masters 2025 Day 10 Quarter Final Matches
- Daniil Medvedev (16) vs Alex de Minaur (7)
- Arthur Rinderknech vs. Felix Auger-Aliassime (12)
