Novak Djokovic gives up this time and collapses against world number 204

Novak Djokovic was eliminated in the semifinals of the Shanghai Masters 1000 tournament by the highly-launched Monegasque tennis player Valentin Vacherot, in the first incredible ATP final of his career. After enduring physical troubles in recent days, this time the Serbian star had to raise the white flag and was defeated in two sets with a score of 6-3, 6-4 by world number 204.

Physical problems got the better of Nole, who was also drowned by back pain. Djokovic required physical therapist intervention as early as the first set, then appeared very slow in his movements, and in great pain and distress for much of the match.

The physical problems were also getting the better of Nole.

At one point after a prolonged exchange with Vacherot he collapsed to the ground in pain.Despite the difficulties he managed to get to the end of the match, but the comeback hoped for by his fans did not come.

Djokovic in recent days had withstood various physical discomforts, including those caused by the hellish weather in Shanghai, but this time he could do nothing. Nole still earned in China the 400 points needed to virtually secure his qualification for the upcoming ATP Finals.