Novak Djokovic will end the year at No. 1 for a record seventh time after rallying to beat Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 6-0, 7-6 (5) in the Paris Masters semifinals on Saturday.
Djokovic, who also stays on course for a record-extending sixth Paris Masters title, moved one ahead of American Pete Sampras, who secured his six top year-end finishes from 1993-98.
Another win on Sunday will give Djokovic a record 37th Masters title to move one clear of fellow 20-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal. “He's been playing fantastic tennis, he's back at his best,” Djokovic said. “He's not missing much and serving big, it seems like he's finding the groove.”But Hurkacz forged the first break point of the match in the eighth game and took it with a backhand volley at the net for 5-3.
But Djokovic's double-fault in the seventh game gave Hurkacz two break points. Djokovic sarcastically applauded the crowd after some of them had cheered his double-fault. “Obviously playing against a French player is a whole different atmosphere,” Djokovic said. “You could see that both Alcaraz and Medvedev were feeling uncomfortable on the court with that crowd being involved so much and being loud.”
He saved it on second serve when Djokovic's backhand landed just wide. He then held with an ace for 5-5.
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