Australian qualifier Rinky Hijikata stuns Djokovic at Paris Masters
The gist
Australian qualifier Rinky Hijikata beat 24-time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in Paris.
The loss ended Djokovic's hopes of qualifying for the ATP Finals.
How it unfolded
- Oct 28, 2026Taylor Fritz, ranked No. 14, beat Hijikata 6-4, 7-6(3) in the first round in Basel, where Hijikata had entered as a lucky loser.
- Oct 31, 2026Hijikata beat Portugal's Jaime Faria 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of Paris Masters qualifying.
- Nov 1, 2026Hijikata beat Czech Vit Kopriva 7-6(5), 6-2 in the qualifying final to reach the main draw.