# Djokovic beats Vacherot 6-7, 7-5, 6-1 in Paris to keep ATP Finals hopes alive

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Published: 3 Nov 2026
Updated: 3 Nov 2026
Retrieved: 4 Nov 2026

> The seven-time Paris champion came from a set and a break down, and through a shoulder problem, to end Vacherot's five-match run. He likely needs the semi-finals to reach Turin.

Novak Djokovic beat Valentin Vacherot **6-7(5), 7-5, 6-1** at the Rolex Paris Masters on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, coming back from a set and a break down to keep his hopes of reaching the ATP Finals in Turin alive, [the ATP Tour reported](https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-vacherot-paris-2026-tuesday). The match on Court Central lasted 2 hours 36 minutes and ended the Monegasque's five-match winning streak as the reigning Basel champion.

## How the match turned

- **First set to Vacherot:** Djokovic, 39, saved three set points at 5-6 with big first serves to force a tie-break, then missed a forehand volley at 5/4 up. Vacherot took the breaker 7/5.
- **Break down in the second:** Vacherot broke in the opening game of the second set with a backhand winner down the line. Djokovic took a medical timeout for a **shoulder problem** at 1-2, broke back for 2-2, and levelled the match after Vacherot needed treatment on his **ankle** at 3-4.
- **Third set rout:** Djokovic moved Vacherot side to side and ran away with it 6-1, despite the world No. 27 hitting **22 aces** in the match.

"For a set and a half, I had difficulty reading his serve," Djokovic said on court. "I am still there, still hanging on and still giving it whatever I can."

Their head-to-head is now 1-1: Vacherot beat Djokovic on his way to the Shanghai Masters title in 2025.

## The race to Turin

Djokovic is **11th in the Live Race on 2,940 points** and must finish in the **top nine** to make his 17th ATP Finals. Spain's Rafael Jodar, still in the Paris draw, is ninth on 3,234, 294 points ahead. According to the ATP, Djokovic needs at least a semi-final in Paris to give himself a chance. He plays Australia's **Rinky Hijikata** in the second round, with Alex de Minaur, 10th in the race, a possible third-round opponent.

The ATP Finals start in Turin later this month. Matches in Paris usually start from late afternoon Pakistan time, as France is four hours behind PKT.

## Other results in Paris on Tuesday

- **Tommy Paul** beat Holger Rune 7-5, 6-4 (Paul is 13th in the race on 2,775 points).
- **Matteo Berrettini** beat Brandon Nakashima 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(8), saving two match points.
- **Learner Tien** beat Adolfo Daniel Vallejo 6-3, 5-7, 7-5.
- **Nuno Borges**, a lucky loser, beat Moise Kouame 6-3, 6-1 and plays 2018 champion Karen Khachanov next.
- **Quentin Halys** beat Arthur Fery 7-6(6), 7-5.

For more tennis, see our story on Djokovic's [Shanghai Masters exit](/news/sports/djokovic-out-of-shanghai-masters-hurkacz-wins-6-4-6-3-for-first-win-in-nine). Paying for a dollar-priced tennis stream? The [currency converter](/tools/finance/currency-converter) shows the rupee cost.

## Frequently asked questions

**Who won Djokovic vs Vacherot?**

Novak Djokovic, 6-7(5), 7-5, 6-1, at the Rolex Paris Masters on Tuesday 3 November 2026, in 2 hours 36 minutes.

**Who does Djokovic play next in Paris?**

Australia's Rinky Hijikata in the second round, with Alex de Minaur a possible third-round opponent.

## Sources

- Djokovic battles past Vacherot in Paris, maintains Turin hopes (ATP Tour): https://www.atptour.com/en/news/djokovic-vacherot-paris-2026-tuesday

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