Where & how to watch Novak Djokovic vs Marin Cilic; Shanghai Masters 2025 second-round?

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Published at :October 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM

Modified at :October 3, 2025 at 3:09 PM

Novak Djokovic leads the head-to-head 19-2 against Marin Cilic.

After the US Open heartbreak Novak Djokovic will be in action for the first time at the Shanghai Masters 2025. He is set to face Marin Cilic in the opening round on Friday, October 3, 2025. Find the Novak Djokovic vs Marin Cilic live streaming details below.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion is currently ranked 5th in the world and coming into this Asian swing after a semi-final loss at the US Open to Carlos Alcaraz. Djokovic has won the Shanghai Masters four times (2012, 2013, 2015, 2018) making him the player with the most titles at the tournament.

Meanwhile, the 37-year-old veteran Cilic has never won the Shanghai Masters title. This year he has been struggling with injuries but still the Croatian made it to the fourth round at Wimbledon this year. At the US Open however, he suffered a first-round loss to Alexander Bublik in straight sets.

He's back 🤩Our 4-time champ, @DjokerNole will return to Shanghai this year!#RolexShanghaiMasters pic.twitter.com/PaF2DPfcM5
— Rolex Shanghai Masters (@SH_RolexMasters) September 23, 2025

Unlike Djokovic, the current world no. 94 Marin Cilic didn’t recieve a bye being an unseeded player. He is coming on the back of a 6-3, 7-6(5) victory over Nikoloz Basilashvili in the first round.

This will be their 22nd career meeting between Djokovic and Cilic. The Serbian legend holds a dominant 19-2 lead in their head-to-head record.

Cilic’s two victories against Djokovic came on indoor hard courts in the 2016 Paris Masters and on grass at the 2018 Queen’s Club. Their last encounter was in 2022, with Djokovic winning in straight sets in the Tel Aviv final.

When and where will the Novak Djokovic vs Marin Cilic first round match take place?

The Shanghai Masters first round match between Djokovic and Cilic will take place at Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, China on October 3, 2025 not before 4:00 PM IST.

Where to watch the Shanghai Masters 2025 first round match in India?

Djokovic vs Cilic first round will be live streamed on the Sony LIV app and website in India. Meanwhile, Sony Sports will live telecast the match in India.

Where to watch the Shanghai Masters 2025 first round match in USA?

In the USA, one can watch the Novak Djokovic vs Marin Cilic match on The Tennis Channel.

Where to watch the Novak Djokovic and Marin Cilic first round match in UK?

Fans can watch the Shanghai Masters 2025 match in the UK on Sky Sports Tennis.

When will Novak Djokovic vs Marin Cilic match take place?

The match will be played on Friday, October 3, 2025, not before 4:00 PM IST at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, China.

What is the head-to-head record between Djokovic and Cilic?

This will be their 22nd career meeting. Djokovic leads the head-to-head 19-2.

How many Shanghai Masters titles has Novak Djokovic won?

Djokovic has won the title four times (2012, 2013, 2015, 2018) – the most by any player.

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Uzma Fatima

Uzma Fatima is a passionate sports journalist who believes every match has a story waiting to be told. Whether it's the grace of Olympic champions, the grit of tennis and badminton battles, or the drama of cricket’s highs and heartbreaks — she loves capturing the emotion behind the action. Off the field, she’s a Formula 1 enthusiast who never misses a race weekend.