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Paris Masters director suggests that this might be the ‘second to last’ time Novak Djokovic will ever play the event

Novak Djokovic will make his long-awaited return to the Paris Masters this coming week, with his last showing coming in 2023. However, since that last…

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Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 2:00 PM

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Tournament director Cedric Pioline suggested this could be Novak Djokovic's last or second-to-last Paris Masters appearance.
Pioline highlighted Djokovic's tournament record of seven Paris Masters titles alongside his 24 Grand Slam victories.
Djokovic faces Valentin Vacherot in the opening round as he attempts to qualify for the ATP Finals.

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Paris Masters tournament director Cedric Pioline suggested that Novak Djokovic may be making his final or penultimate appearance at the tournament. Pioline urged spectators to make the most of watching the 24-time Grand Slam champion, noting that the seven-time Paris champion is facing a challenging path at the event.

Djokovic is seeking to qualify for the ATP Finals and will face Valentin Vacherot in the first round. Vacherot previously defeated Djokovic in straight sets at the Shanghai Masters, adding extra significance to the opening-round contest.

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Paris Masters director suggests that this might be the ‘second to last’ time Novak Djokovic will ever play the event

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