这一成就让他正式超越宿敌费德勒，后者曾在2019年上海大师赛以38岁零2个月的年龄打入八强。
比赛中，上海的高温与湿度极大考验球员体能。德约在丢掉第二盘后因体力不支倒地，并短暂接受医疗暂停。
调整状态后，他凭借惊人毅力在决胜盘实现关键破发，以6-3、5-7、6-2逆转取胜，再次展现出冠军气质与坚韧精神。
这位24座大满贯得主此前已在37岁零10个月时成为最年长的大师赛半决赛选手，并闯入迈阿密大师赛决赛。
若他在上海继续前进甚至夺冠，将再次超越费德勒，成为大师赛历史上最年长的冠军。
与此同时，赛会10号种子霍尔格·鲁内（Holger Rune）也在一场苦战中击败乔瓦尼·姆佩奇·佩里卡德（Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard），携手德约晋级八强，展现顶级球员在极端条件下的坚毅与斗志。
Djokovic Becomes Oldest Masters 1000 Quarterfinalist
Novak Djokovic made history at the Shanghai Masters, beating Spain’s Jaume Munar to reach the quarterfinals at 38 years 4 months, surpassing Roger Federer’s 2019 record of 38 years 2 months.
In the intense heat, Djokovic briefly collapsed after losing the second set and received medical attention. He recovered to win 6-3, 5-7, 6-2, showing his signature grit.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion had already been the oldest Masters semifinalist at 37 years 10 months in Miami. If he advances further, he could become the oldest Masters 1000 champion.
Meanwhile, Holger Rune, the No.10 seed, also advanced, defeating Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, highlighting resilience under extreme conditions.