Novak Djokovic stormed into the last 16 of the Shanghai Masters with a dominant display over Flavio Cobolli.

Djokovic loves the facilities at the Shanghai Masters, where he boasts a record four titles during his career.

The Serbian now faces Roman Safiullin in the round of 16, with Djokovic having beaten Italian Cobolli 6-1, 6-2 in their first ATP meeting.

Seeking another Shanghai Masters title, the 24-time Grand Slam champion edged past American Alex Michelsen in the round of 64.

Djokovic has won his last 33 matches against Americans, with the fourth seed looking very strong on the court once more.

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Not only is the veteran aiming to taste Shanghai Open success, but he will also be trying to boost his chances of qualifying for the ATP Finals.

He can, however, celebrate his win over Cobolli given the superb feat he has just achieved, with Djokovic surpassing Rafael Nadal for the highest winning percentage of any player at ATP Masters 1000 events.

As per OptaAce, for those with a minimum of 10 matches played since the format’s inception in 1990, Djokovic’s winning percentage now sits at 82.02%, narrowly ahead of Nadal’s 82%.

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Djokovic is flying high in Shanghai, although he does face a tough test up next in the form of Russian ace Safiullin.

He has made it into the last 16 at the Chinese tournament thanks to fantastic wins over the likes of Alexander Bublik and Frances Tiafoe.

Safiullin beat 23rd seed Bublik 6-4, 6-2 in the round of 64, before a hugely impressive 5-7, 7-5, 7-6(7-5) comeback win over 13th seed Tiafoe.

But Djokovic will pose a different threat entirely, with the Serbian looking to improve upon his eighth place in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin.

But looking to create their own story in the tournament are the likes of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who are also into the last 16.