Djokovic misses ATP Finals after Paris loss

Djokovic exits Paris Masters

Novak Djokovic lost 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 to Rinky Hijikata in Paris Masters second round.

Djokovic ends ATP Finals hopes

The 39-year-old Serb’s hopes of qualifying for the ATP Finals later this month ended with the loss.

Djokovic’s post-match comments

Djokovic said his plan for the next few weeks was 'just rest' after the loss.

“just rest”

Hijikata’s performance

Hijikata broke Djokovic in the eighth game of the second frame before serving out to force a decider.

Djokovic’s disappointment

Djokovic felt 'disappointment obviously, losing a match that I felt like I was dominating for the first set'.

“disappointment obviously, losing a match that I felt like I was dominating for the first set”

Djokovic praises Hijikata

Djokovic praised Hijikata for playing out of his mind with no misses and keeping the ball low.

“He was switched on, I wasn’t serving as well and he was just playing out of his mind honestly. He was not missing and keeping the ball low and just a terrific performance”