In a match slated for Wednesday, Alexander Zverev (No. 3 in rankings) will take on David Goffin (No. 66) in the Round of 16 at the Rolex Shanghai Masters.Zverev is favored (-649) in this match

Djokovic most recently played on August 30, 2024 in the Round of 32 of the US Open and was taken down 4-6, 4-6, 6-2, 4-6 by No. 28-ranked Alexei Popyrin. Over the past two years, Safiullin and Djokovic have played one time in the Round of 32 of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, and Djokovic was the victor 6-1, 6-2.