Djokovic and Zverev eliminated from ATP Finals contention in Paris
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 6:09 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev were both eliminated from ATP Finals contention after surprising defeats at the Rolex Paris Masters. Djokovic, a seven-time champion in this event, lost in the second round to Rinky Hijikata with a score of 2-6, 6-3, 6-3. He needed at least a semifinal appearance to keep his ATP Finals hopes alive. Zverev, recently crowned world No. 1, also exited in the first round, falling to Lorenzo Musetti 7-6 (7-5), 6-2, marking a disappointing debut as the top-ranked player. With their exits, the race for the remaining ATP Finals spots has opened up for other contenders like Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul.
- •Djokovic lost to Rinky Hijikata 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the second round.
- •Zverev lost to Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2.
- •Both players needed strong performances to qualify for the ATP Finals.
- •Two spots remain available for the ATP Finals in Turin.
- •Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul are among those vying for qualification.
- 6:09 PMBBC Sport — Defeat ends Djokovic's hopes of making ATP Finals
- 5:43 PMSky Sports — Djokovic out of ATP Finals race after shock Paris exit along with No 1 Zverev
"For just the second time in 20 seasons, Novak Djokovic has failed to qualify for the season-ending ATP Finals after a shock defeat in the second round of the Rolex Paris Masters.
"Novak Djokovic is out of the race to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin after a second-round defeat by qualifier Rinky Hijikata at the Paris Masters.
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External links- BBC SportNov 4, 2026, 6:09 PMDefeat ends Djokovic's hopes of making ATP Finals
Novak Djokovic is out of the race to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin after a second-round defeat by qualifier Rinky Hijikata at the Paris Masters.
- Sky SportsNov 4, 2026, 5:43 PMDjokovic out of ATP Finals race after shock Paris exit along with No 1 Zverev
For just the second time in 20 seasons, Novak Djokovic has failed to qualify for the season-ending ATP Finals after a shock defeat in the second round of the Rolex Paris Masters.
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