# Djokovic misses ATP Finals after Paris loss

> Djokovic exits Paris Masters, misses ATP Finals.
- Title: Djokovic misses ATP Finals after Paris loss · Sportstar
- Summary: Djokovic exits Paris Masters, misses ATP Finals. Novak Djokovic lost to Rinky Hijikata in Paris Masters second round, ending his ATP Finals qualification…
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- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/tennis/novak-djokovic-to-miss-atp-finals-second-round-loss-rinky-hijikata-paris-masters/article71667322.ece
- Author: AFP
- Published: 2026-11-04T18:04:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: novak djokovic, atp finals, paris masters, rinky hijikata, tennis, grand slam, sports
## 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
## Key takeaway

Novak Djokovic lost to Rinky Hijikata in Paris Masters second round, ending his ATP Finals qualification hopes.