Djokovic and Medvedev knocked out in Paris; Zverev falls in second round

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Serbia's Novak Djokovic was eliminated from the Paris Masters after losing to Hijikata 2:6, 6:3 and 6:3. According to ONE, the defeat cost him his chances of qualifying for the year-end tournament. Djokovic was eliminated by world No. 83, according to Sport5.

Alexander Zverev, who on Monday reached No. 1 in the world rankings for the first time in his career, was also knocked out in the second round after losing 7:6 (5), 6:2 to Lorenzo Musetti. According to Walla, Zverev, 29, had previously lost to Alex de Minaur in the Vienna tournament semifinals. According to Walla, the loss to Musetti is Zverev's first match since reaching No. 1.

According to Walla, the question is whether Zverev will finish the season with the worst record of a world No. 1 in the 21st century.