Novak Djokovic oldest ever winner at Paris Masters and sets up clash with Australia's Rinky Hijikata
- Novak Djokovic is looming ominously as a threat to Alex de Minaur's hopes of reaching the ATP Finals with his opening victory at the Paris Masters — but a fellow Sydneysider will be out to do 'Demon' a big favour.
- Djokovic, a seven-time champion in the ATP 1000 event, had to negotiate a scare late in the second set before ousting the in-form Monegasque Valentin Vacherot 6-7 (5-7), 7-5, 6-1 in the first round on Tuesday (Wednesday AEDT).
- Serving at a set down and 4-4, the 24-time grand slam champ had to save three break points to prevent Vacherot, fresh from winning the Swiss Indoors in Basle, fr
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- Novak Djokovic is looming ominously as a threat to Alex de Minaur's hopes of reaching the ATP Finals with his opening victory at the Paris Masters — but a fellow Sydneysider will be out to do 'Demon' a big favour.
- Djokovic, a seven-time champion in the ATP 1000 event, had to negotiate a scare late in the second set before ousting the in-form Monegasque Valentin Vacherot 6-7 (5-7), 7-5, 6-1 in the first round on Tuesday (Wednesday AEDT).
- Serving at a set down and 4-4, the 24-time grand slam champ had to save three break points to prevent Vacherot, fresh from winning the Swiss Indoors in Basle, fr
Sources: ABC Australia