2023 ATP Shanghai Masters: All Eyes on Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev

Novak Djokovic aiming for seventh title in Shanghai

Novak Djokovic will be the man to beat at the 2023 ATP Shanghai Masters. The Serbian is a six-time champion in Shanghai and will be looking to add to his tally this year. Djokovic is in good form, having won two of the last three Grand Slams. He is also the defending champion at the Shanghai Masters.

Daniil Medvedev looking to dethrone Djokovic

Daniil Medvedev will be Djokovic's biggest challenger in Shanghai. The Russian is the world number one and has won two Grand Slams in the last two years. Medvedev has also reached the final of the Shanghai Masters twice, in 2019 and 2021. He will be looking to go one better this year and win his first title in Shanghai.

Other contenders

Other contenders for the title in Shanghai include Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev, and Matteo Berrettini. Tsitsipas is the world number three and has won two Masters 1000 titles this year. Zverev is the world number four and has won one Masters 1000 title this year. Berrettini is the world number six and has won one Masters 1000 title this year.

Shanghai Masters history

The Shanghai Masters is a Masters 1000 tournament on the ATP Tour. It was first held in 2009 and is played on hard courts. The tournament is one of the most prestigious events on the ATP Tour and attracts the world's best players. The 2023 Shanghai Masters will be held from October 9th to October 16th.

Past winners

Past winners of the Shanghai Masters include Novak Djokovic (6), Roger Federer (2), Andy Murray (2), and Rafael Nadal (1). Djokovic is the most successful player in the tournament's history, having won the title six times.