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Novak Djokovic Resists 'Suffocating' Andrey Rublev To Book Grigor Dimitrov Title Clash

Novak Djokovic rallied to defeat Andrey Rublev 5-7, 7-6 (7/3), 7-5 in a gripping Paris Masters semi-final on Saturday, earning a shot at a record-extending seventh title in the final against Grigor Dimitrov. The world number one relied on his unflinching powers of recovery to work his way back from a set down before sealing victory when fifth seed Rublev doubled-faulted on match point. "Rublev was suffocating me like a snake suffocates a frog for most of the match," said Djokovic.

Dominant Djokovic wins Paris Masters opener

PARIS: World number one Novak Djokovic got off to a solid start in his quest for a record-extending seventh Paris Masters title with a resounding 6-3 6-2 win over Tomas Etcheverry in the second round on Wednesday (Nov 1).

Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Roman Safiullin at Paris Masters

World number two Carlos Alcaraz crashed out of the Paris Masters at the first hurdle.

Safiullin stuns Alcaraz at Paris Masters

World No 2 Carlos Alcaraz crashed to a 6-3, 6-4 loss to Russia's Roman Safiullin in the second round at the Paris Masters on Tuesday (Oct 31).

Carlos Alcaraz Stunned By Qualifier In Paris Masters Defeat

Carlos Alcaraz slipped to a shock defeat on his return from injury on Tuesday at the Paris Masters while Alexander Zverev needed three sets to see off Marton Fucsovics. Spanish world number two Alcaraz, who was making his return to the court following injuries to his lower back and left foot, had been given a bye in the first round but had no answer to Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin who eased through 6-3, 6-4. "He didn't surprise me at all because I knew that he has been playing a great level these last few months, beating big guys, reaching finals," said a disconsolate Alcarez.

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Novak Djokovic Resists 'Suffocating' Andrey Rublev To Book Grigor Dimitrov Title Clash

Dominant Djokovic wins Paris Masters opener

Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Roman Safiullin at Paris Masters

Safiullin stuns Alcaraz at Paris Masters

Carlos Alcaraz Stunned By Qualifier In Paris Masters Defeat

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