Djokovic fights back to beat Vacherot and stay in the ATP Finals race
Novak Djokovic came from a set and a break down to win his Paris Masters opener 6-7 (7-5) 7-5 6-1 on Tuesday. At 39, the Serb became the oldest man to win a match at the tournament.
Novak Djokovic beat Valentin Vacherot 6-7 (7-5) 7-5 6-1 in the first round of the Paris Masters on Tuesday, BBC Sport reported. The win keeps alive his late bid to qualify for the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin. According to the BBC, he likely needs to reach the semi-finals in Paris to have a chance. The 39-year-old trailed by a set and a break. He also received treatment on his shoulder in the second set. The 24-time Grand Slam champion then cut down his unforced errors and made his opponent play ball after ball. Vacherot came into the match in form after winning the Swiss Indoors title in Basel last week, but he faltered. With the win, Djokovic became the oldest man to win a match at the Paris Masters. Djokovic told Sky Sports that he was "not the freshest out there after two and a half hours" but was glad to turn the match around. He said that Vacherot had a lot of confidence after Basel. "His third serve is quicker…
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