The world leader respected his status in the Paris Masters final and defeated the Bulgarian Hryhor Dimitrov (17 ATP) in two sets with the score 6-4, 6-3.

Novak DjokovicPhoto: Manu Fernandez/AP/Profimedia

Grigor Dimitrov defeated Novak Djokovic in the ATP finals in Paris

Dimitrov started the first set well and put Nole ahead several times, but his experience and three straight games won him in the end.

In the second set, the Bulgarian tried to control the match, but the world leader’s response was unequivocal, managing to complete the final after only one hour and 39 minutes of play.

For Novak Djokovic, it was the ninth ATP Masters 1000 final in Paris.

The Serb already has six trophies won in France (2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019 and 2021).

The Rolex Paris Masters tournament will be held from October 30 to November 5 on an indoor hard court. It has a total prize pool of €5,779,335 and the championship title is Holger Rune (2022). The competition at the Accor Arena in Bersa is part of the ATP Masters 1000 category.