Djokovic battles through Paris Masters opener
The victory over Valentin Vacherot kept alive the Serbian 24-time Grand Slam champion's chances of landing a spot in the season-ending ATP Finals.
Novak Djokovic overcame a set deficit to defeat Valentin Vacherot 6-7 (5/7), 7-5, 6-1 in the inaugural round of the Paris Masters. The Serbian, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, secured a victory that marked his resurgence at ATP 1000-level events after a dry spell. Djokovic's win also avenged a previous loss to Vacherot, as the two players had faced off just once before.
The 27-year-old emphasized that his primary concern was to win each match during his return to the Paris Masters. Djokovic will face Rinky Hijikata in the following round, while Ben Shelton, a US Open finalist, began his campaign with a convincing 6-3, 6-4 win over Cameron Norrie.
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