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Djokovic and Dimitrov Set for Showdown in Paris Masters Final

Djokovic fights hard to maintain record in semifinals despite illness and Dimitrov serves flawlessly, reaching his first Masters 1000 final in six years.

Overview

  • Top-ranked Novak Djokovic has earned the right to play for a record-extending seventh title at the Paris Masters after a hard-fought three-hour semifinal match against Andrey Rublev.
  • Despite being challenged by a stomach virus, Djokovic managed to maintain his perfect record in the Paris Masters' semifinals, surprising his opponent with restored energy as the matches advanced.
  • Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov overcame strong resistance from seventh-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas, marking his first Masters 1000 final appearance in six years.
  • Dimitrov showcased exceptional shot-making in the tiebreaker, relating his success to staying focused and believing, thus anticipating the same state of mind in the final showdown with Djokovic.
  • The final match sees Djokovic making a run for his seventh Paris Masters crown, while Dimitrov is chasing his first tour-level tournament win since 2017.