ROLEX SHANGHAI MASTERS

October 9, 2026

Novak Djokovic

Mixed Zone

H. HURKACZ/N. Djokovic

6-4, 6-3

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: I wasn't close to what I was playing in Beijing. I'm slightly more tired, not fresh. Hubi was serving very big and, you know, I didn't feel myself on the court in terms of feeling the ball. It's super quick surface, completely different from Beijing.

Yeah, if you lose your serve, it's enough to lose the match, just once per set. That's what happened. It's very difficult to return his serve, almost impossible, he was serving big. So, yeah, I didn't adjust, and it was a really tough draw for me to play him in the first match here.

Q. I know it's a tough loss, but the trip to China is still quite a positive trip for you.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Yeah, yeah, Beijing was great. A very early exit here, but it's okay. I've had a great week in Beijing, and I look forward to rest a little bit and get ready for indoor.

Q. I wanted to ask about the end of the season. You said indoor. Do you already know your schedule?

NOVAK DJOKOVIC: Yeah, yeah. I'm planning only to play in Paris or, let's see. Hopefully, I can have a good result there.