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Hijikata Stuns Djokovic in Paris Upset!
4 Nov
Summary
- Hijikata defeated Djokovic in three sets at the Paris Masters.
- The win ended Djokovic's hopes of qualifying for the ATP Finals.
- Hijikata became the lowest-ranked player to beat Djokovic this year.
Rinky Hijikata delivered a career-best performance at the Rolex Paris Masters, stunning World No. 7 Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-3, 6-3.
The match, lasting two hours and 13 minutes, saw Hijikata disrupt Djokovic's rhythm with aggressive baseline play. This significant victory marked Hijikata's first win against the 24-time Grand Slam champion and made him the lowest-ranked player to defeat Djokovic this year.
Djokovic's defeat in Paris ended his bid for a record 19th appearance at the Nitto ATP Finals. With two spots remaining, his early exit opens the door for contenders like Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul to secure their places in the season-ending championship.
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