As was expected, the seven-time Paris Masters champion Novak Djokovic will not compete at the final Masters 1000 event of the season. Novak will not travel to the French capital, missing a chance to earn more ATP points and cement his spot at the ATP Finals. The Serb reached the Shanghai final and boosted his Turin chances. He then traveled to Saudi Arabia and entered the Six Kings Slam, falling to Jannik Sinner before ousting Rafael Nadal to secure third place.
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Novak's unmatcheddominance in the French capital
There's no one even as closely good as Novak in Paris! The legend has won 50 matches under a roof in the French capital and lifted seven trophies between 2009 and 2023. Djokovic celebrated in Paris at 22 years in 2009 before experiencing a couple of early losses. The Serb launched his domination in 2013, losing only three matches within a decade and taking home six titles, becoming the most decorated player at this event.
Djokovic's best results in 2024
Novak missed a chance to lift his 100th ATP title in Shanghai, falling to Jannik Sinner in the title clash. The veteran has not competed at his best this year, although he claimed the most desired title at the Olympic Games, adding the missing 15th notable trophy to his collection and completing the game of tennis. Djokovic lost the final at Wimbledon to Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets, achieving his most notable result at Majors.
Novak is the defending champion
Novak conquered his seventh title in Paris a year ago, ousting his good friend Grigor Dimitrov in the final. Djokovic scored a 6-4, 6-3 win in an hour and 38 minutes, notching his 40th Masters 1000 crown and extending his incredible legacy. The Serb served well and kept the pressure on the Bulgarian. The veteran delivered one break in each set, controlling the scoreboard and claiming his 399th Masters 1000 victory. Novak served well early on and delivered a break in the seventh game after Grigor's backhand error. The world's best player served for the opener at 5-4 and held after a deuce, wrapping up the first part of the duel in 51 minutes. They served well early in the second set, and Dimitrov wasted two game points at 2-2. He missed a backhand to lose serve and found himself a set and a break behind. Grigor saved a break point in the seventh game before spraying another backhand mistake at 3-5, propelling Novak over the top.
