Novak Djokovic has been given the answer he was waiting for regarding his retirement after a shocking defeat in Shanghai.
World No. 204 Valentin Vacherot gave Djokovic a reality check he needed, as he pondered the end of his tennis story with an incredible win at the Shanghai Masters.
The Vacherot story in Shanghai is one of the most remarkable of the 2025 season.
For Djokovic, this defeat confirmed what has been evident for some time, sparking retirement considerations.
Author's summary: Djokovic faces retirement after a shocking loss.