Djokovic played against two match points at 3-5, denying them with winners and extending the battle with a service winner. Federer served for the win in game ten and sealed the deal with a backhand volley winner, booking the title clash against Gilles Simon.

Novak Djokovic wins on ATP Tour return to join Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in the third round of the Shanghai Masters.

Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates after defeating Paula Badosa of Spain in a women's singles semi-final match for the China Open tennis tournament held at the National Tennis Center in Beijing,