Djokovic misses ATP Finals after Paris defeat
Novak Djokovic dropped out of contention for the season-ending ATP Finals after losing in the second round of the Paris Masters to qualifier Rinky Hijikata. It was only the second time in 20 seasons that Djokovic failed to qualify for the event, according to the BBC and Sky Sports.
Why it matters
The defeat ends an unusually difficult season for Djokovic and changes the field for the year’s final elite tournament.
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Part of the November 5, 2026 brief.