ATP Shanghai: Djokovic, Federer, and Murray Withdraw

Djokovic Withdraws Due to Shoulder Injury

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Shanghai Masters due to a shoulder injury. Djokovic announced his withdrawal on social media, saying that he has been experiencing pain in his shoulder for the past few weeks and that he needs to rest in order to recover.

Federer Withdraws Due to Back Injury

World No. 2 Roger Federer has also withdrawn from the Shanghai Masters due to a back injury. Federer announced his withdrawal on social media, saying that he has been experiencing pain in his back for the past few weeks and that he needs to rest in order to recover.

Murray Withdraws Due to Hip Injury

World No. 3 Andy Murray has also withdrawn from the Shanghai Masters due to a hip injury. Murray announced his withdrawal on social media, saying that he has been experiencing pain in his hip for the past few weeks and that he needs to rest in order to recover.

What This Means for the Tournament

The withdrawals of Djokovic, Federer, and Murray are a major blow to the Shanghai Masters. All three players are former champions of the tournament, and their absence will make it much more difficult for the remaining players to win the title.

Who Will Be the Favorite to Win?

With Djokovic, Federer, and Murray out of the tournament, the favorite to win is now Rafael Nadal. Nadal is the world No. 1 and has won the Shanghai Masters three times in the past. He will be looking to add to his tally this year and cement his status as the best player in the world.

Other Contenders

Other contenders for the title include Alexander Zverev, Marin Cilic, and Dominic Thiem. Zverev is the world No. 3 and has won three Masters 1000 titles this year. Cilic is the world No. 4 and has won the Shanghai Masters once before. Thiem is the world No. 5 and has won two Masters 1000 titles this year.

Conclusion

The withdrawal of Djokovic, Federer, and Murray from the Shanghai Masters is a major disappointment for fans of the sport. However, it also opens up the tournament for other players to make a name for themselves. With Nadal, Zverev, Cilic, and Thiem all in the field, the Shanghai Masters is still set to be a thrilling tournament.