Defeat ends Djokovic's hopes of making ATP Finals
Summary
Novak Djokovic lost to qualifier Rinky Hijikata in the second round of the Paris Masters, ending his chance to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin. Djokovic said he plans to rest, while Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul remain in contention for the tournament’s last two places.Key Facts
- Hijikata, an Australian ranked 83rd in the world, beat Djokovic 2-6, 6-3, 6-3.
- Djokovic, 39, needed a strong run in Paris to qualify for the ATP Finals.
- It is the second time in the past 20 seasons that Djokovic has missed the ATP Finals while fit; the other was in 2017.
- Djokovic reached the Australian Open final and Wimbledon semi-finals this year but did not make the quarter-finals at any Masters 1000 event.
- Djokovic said he plans to rest over the next few weeks.
- Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul are the remaining contenders for the final two ATP Finals spots, currently held by Frances Tiafoe and Rafael Jodar.
- Tiafoe and Alex de Minaur both lost their Paris Masters matches on Wednesday.
- Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev, who have already qualified for Turin, also lost in Paris.
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