The world leader had no emotions in the confrontation with the Argentine Thomas Martin Etcheverry (31 ATP), at the Masters tournament in Paris. Djokovic won in two sets, 6-3, 6-2.

Novak DjokovicPhoto: JOSE JORDAN / AFP / Profimedia

Novak Djokovic, the match with Tallon Grikspoor in the 1/8 finals of ATP Paris

The match in Paris was balanced only at the beginning of the first set. At 3-3, Djokovic won three games in a row and was ready to qualify.

The second set was left to the discretion of the Serb, who conceded only two games to Etcheverry, and in the end allowed himself to miss two match points.

The game lasted an hour and 25 minutes.

Nole will meet the Dutchman Tallon Grikspoor (23 ATP) in the 1/8 finals.

Novak Djokovic has six trophies won in Paris (2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019 and 2021).

The Rolex Paris Masters tournament runs 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.