# Hijikata shocks Djokovic in Paris Masters

> Rinky Hijikata, ranked 83rd, defeats Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in Paris Masters second round.
- Title: Hijikata shocks Djokovic in Paris Masters · Tennis Majors
- Summary: 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…
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- Published: 2026-11-04T17:13:31+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Rinky Hijikata, a qualifier ranked 83rd, stunned Novak Djokovic, the seven-time champion, in the Paris Masters second round.