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Novak Djokovic: Serb's season over as defeat in Paris means he will miss ATP Finals

Djokovic’s Paris Masters loss to Hijikata ends his season and knocks him out of the ATP Finals.

By · Published November 4, 2026  20:26 UTC · Updated November 4, 2026  20:26 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Djokovic’s Paris Masters loss to Hijikata ends his season and knocks him out of the ATP Finals.
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Punto de Break framed Hijikata as the “executioner” of Djokovic, and the loss officially ends the Serbian’s season, confirming he will miss the year‑end ATP Finals. The match was a decisive encounter in the tournament and marked a pivotal moment for both players. Alexander Zverev, world No 1, also suffered a shock exit in the same round, a result that Forbes noted as historic despite being a loss.

Sky Sports reported that Zverev’s defeat, alongside Djokovic’s, removed both from contention for the ATP Finals. The ATP Tour highlighted Hijikata’s season‑best performance as a pivotal factor in the upset. With both top‑ranked players out, the ATP Finals field will be reshaped, and Djokovic’s campaign is concluded, according to the BBC.

The season‑ending outcomes for Djokovic and Zverev are now set, leaving other rivals to vie for the remaining spots.

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Why will Novak Djokovic miss the ATP Finals?

He lost to Rinky Hijikata at the Paris Masters, which ends his season and removes him from the ATP Finals.

Which other top player was eliminated in the Paris Masters round?

World No 1 Alexander Zverev suffered a shock exit, as reported by Sky Sports and Forbes.

How did the ATP Tour characterize Rinky Hijikata’s performance?

The ATP Tour said Hijikata was taking a “best‑level season” into his meeting with Djokovic.

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