The 24-time Grand Slam Champion, however, did not let the game slip out of his hands and stayed calm in the third set, picking an easy 6-2 win to qualify for the quarterfinal, where he will face Zizou Bergs on October 11.

Djokovic did not speak at the on-court interview and also skipped the press conference at the advice of the doctors who wanted him to rest. Meanwhile, the win over Munar helped Djokovic become the oldest man to reach the quarterfinals of a masters 1000 event, surpassing Roger Federer.

Djokovic has faced several defeats to Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in recent times, but with Alcaraz pulling out of the tournament and Sinner out of the Shanghai Open after retiring against Tallon Griekspoor, he has a great chance to win a Masters event.

Djokovic Breaks Silence On Retirement

Meanwhile, after the defeat to Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open, Djokovic spoke about his retirement and said he would try and come back prepared for the 2026 season. He, however, admitted it might be tough for him to beat Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in the best-of-five matches.

“It will be very difficult for me in the future to overcome the hurdle of Sinner and Alcaraz in BO5, I have better chance in best-of-three. I’m not giving up on Grand Slams in that regard. Having said that I’m going to continue fighting and trying to get to the finals, to fight for the trophy, at least, but it’s going to be a very difficult task,” he said.