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Australian Rinky Hijikata stunned 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in the second round of the Paris Masters, defeating him 2-6, 6-3, 6-3. This defeat ended Djokovic's hopes of qualifying for the ATP Finals in Turin. Hijikata, ranked 83rd in the world, delivered a remarkable performance, becoming the lowest-ranked player to beat Djokovic this season. Djokovic, who needed to reach the Paris semifinals to qualify for the ATP Finals, struggled with his serve and made several errors in the match. Hijikata's victory was his fourth top-20 win of the year, propelling him closer to a career-high ranking in the top 60. Despite a strong start, Djokovic lost control of the match in the second set, with Hijikata's aggressive play and consistent forehand proving decisive.
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