India, Oct. 9 -- Novak Djokovic is set to face Hubert Hurkacz in a second-round encounter at the 2026 Rolex Shanghai Masters on Friday, October 9. The clash brings together a four-time Shanghai champion and the tournament's 2023 winner, adding plenty of history to an already intriguing matchup. Djokovic enters the contest after winning the Beijing title, securing the 102nd trophy of his career, while Hurkacz arrives with confidence after defeating James Duckworth 6-3, 7-6 in the opening round, firing 19 aces along the way. Djokovic is currently ranked No. 11 in the world, with Hurkacz at No. 34, and the Serbian holds a commanding 8-0 advantage in their head-to-head record.

The biggest challenge for Hurkacz will be finding a way to make h...