# Defeat ends Djokovic’s hopes of making ATP Finals

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/defeat-ends-djokovics-hopes-of-making-atp-finals/
- Published: 2026-11-04T18:09:38+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T05:48:53+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/ckn8we5p1ydeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport

## Key points

- Hijikata beat Djokovic in three sets in Paris.
- Djokovic will miss the ATP Finals while fit for only the second time in 20 seasons.
- He plans to rest after a mixed season.

## Summary

Novak Djokovic’s defeat by qualifier Rinky Hijikata at the Paris Masters ended his chance of qualifying for the ATP Finals in Turin, bringing his season to a close. It is only the second time in the past 20 seasons that he has missed the event while fit, and means he cannot pursue a record-extending eighth title there.

Djokovic lost 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 after Hijikata raised his level and Djokovic appeared to struggle physically. The 39-year-old said he planned to rest, following a year in which he reached the Australian Open final and Wimbledon semi-finals but failed to make the quarter-finals at any Masters 1000 event. Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul remain in contention for the last two places in Turin.

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