World No. 83 Stuns Djokovic in Paris, Ending His 2005 Record & ATP Finals Hopes

Novak Djokovic’s season is over, and a qualifier ranked No. 83 is the one who ended it. Rinky Hijikata beat the seven-time Paris champion 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday, the biggest win of his career. Djokovic looked in control after taking the first set 6-2. Then the match turned. Hijikata grew bolder behind his forehand in the second set and levelled, while the Serbian was seen doubling over to catch his breath between points. The decider stayed tight until 3-3, when the Australian broke to lead 4-3 and served it out.