Novak Djokovic beats Marin Cilic in record-breaking battle of veterans
                                
                                Oct 4, 2025 - 16:00
                            
                                                    
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                            On his return to action a month on from the US Open, Novak Djokovic battled past Marin Cilic (7-6, 6-4) to reach the third round of the Shanghai Masters. With a combined age of 75 (38 and 37 respectively), the two veterans played out the oldest matchup in the history of Masters tournaments.                        
                                            
                                         
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                     
                                                                                                                                                     
                                             
                                             
                                            