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Novak Djokovic Wins Record-Extending Seventh Paris Masters Title, Moves Closer to Year-End No 1 Ranking

Djokovic defeats Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets, marks his second time clinching both French Open and Paris Masters in one season, and needs just one win at the season-ending ATP Finals to secure 2023 as world’s top-ranked player.

Overview

  • Novak Djokovic won his seventh Paris Masters title, defeating Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets. This win extends Djokovic's record having previously set the record as the tournament's oldest champion two years prior.
  • Djokovic’s win at the Paris Masters is his second win in the same season as winning the French Open, a feat only accomplished once before by Andre Agassi.
  • The victory was Djokovic’s 40th Masters 1000 title, extending his unbeaten run to 18 matches and marking his sixth title of the season.
  • Djokovic credits his win to finding an 'extra gear' when needed, despite being on the brink of losing three consecutive matches prior to the final against Dimitrov.
  • Moving into the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin, Djokovic only requires one win to guarantee finishing 2023 as the world's top-ranked player, seeking to extend his record for an eighth year.