Defending champion Novak Djokovic has shrugged off an injury scare to win his Shanghai Masters opener.

After sacking his long-term agent nine days ago, Rory McIlroy says his new management team will help inspire him to more victories.

Rory McIlroy shot a 3-under 69 to take a two-stroke lead after the second round of the Shanghai Masters invitational golf tournament on Friday.

Andy Murray has sealed an Asian title treble, guaranteeing he will leapfrog Roger Federer in the rankings after a win over David Ferrer.

Frenchman Gilles Simon put up a fight before second seed Novak Djokovic struggled through into his second straight semifinal in China on Friday.