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The Independent UK
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Eleanor Crooks

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Novak djokovic just trying to stay alive during win in sweltering shanghai | History Defined

Novak Djokovic survived another physical test in Shanghai (Andy Wong/AP) - (AP)

Novak Djokovic said he was trying to “stay alive” after battling through to the semi-finals of the Shanghai Masters.

The 38-year-old is among those to have struggled with the hot and humid conditions this week but he remains on course for a first Masters 1000 title in nearly two years after beating Zizou Bergs 6-3 7-5.

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