Novak Djokovic admitted he had been “hanging by a rope” before battling through to the Shanghai Masters last 16 with a hard-fought 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory over qualifier Yannick Hanfmann on Sunday.
The 38-year-old Serb, who is aiming to win a record-extending fifth title in Shanghai, faced a tough challenge from the 150th-ranked German. Despite the scare, Djokovic showed resilience to secure his place in the next round.
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