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Hijikata shocks Djokovic in Paris Masters
Rinky Hijikata, ranked 83rd, defeats Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in Paris Masters second round.
In brief
Rinky Hijikata, ranked 83rd, defeats Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in Paris Masters second round. Rinky Hijikata, a qualifier ranked 83rd, stunned Novak Djokovic, the seven-time champion, in the Paris Masters second round. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
Shock Wednesday in Paris
Rinky Hijikata, ranked 83rd, stunned Novak Djokovic, the seven-time champion, in the Paris Masters second round.
Djokovic's Paris Masters exit
Djokovic ends his hopes of qualifying for the ATP Finals in Turin after losing to Hijikata.
Hijikata's comeback
Hijikata, 25, called 2026 his best season with 16 tour wins and a personal record.
Djokovic's Turin race ends
Djokovic, the record seven-time champion at Bercy, drops out of the ATP Finals race for Turin.
Zverev, Medvedev, De Minaur and Tiafoe fall
Zverev lost to Musetti, Medvedev to Buse, De Minaur to Etcheverry, and Tiafoe to Halys in Paris.
Halys sends Fils to Turin
Halys saved four match points to beat Tiafoe, sending Arthur Fils to the ATP Finals.
Djokovic's match details
Djokovic served to stay in the match at 3-5 in the decider but opened with two double faults.
The short version
Rinky Hijikata, a qualifier ranked 83rd, stunned Novak Djokovic, the seven-time champion, in the Paris Masters second round.
