The tennis world witnessed a massive upset at the Rolex Paris Masters as 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic suffered a straight-sets defeat against Australian qualifier Rinky Hijikata in the round of 32. Hijikata produced a masterful performance, unleashing a barrage of blistering forehand winners to overcome the top-seeded Serbian champion. This sudden, early departure has severe implications for the men’s tour, as it mathematically eliminates the 39-year-old Djokovic from qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin, marking only the second time in 20 seasons that he will miss the prestigious tournament.
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