World number one Novak Djokovic took a step closer to a record-extending seventh Paris Masters crown on Saturday when he beat Russian fifth seed Andrey Rublev 5-7 7-6(3) 7-5 to set up a title clash with seasoned Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov.
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Paris Masters - AccorHotels Arena, Paris, France - November 4, 2023 Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning his semi final match against Russia's Andrey Rublev REUTERS/Stephanie LecocqPARIS, Nov 4 -
The 36-year-old Serbian laboured through his service games and saved three break points to remain in touch at 4-4 before surrendering the opening set with a failed drop shot while trailing 6-5."He was playing at an extremely high level. I knew that he possesses great quality but today he played off the charts. I don't think I've ever faced Rublev this good."
"I was struggling a bit with my fitness at the beginning but went through it and it was crucial to win the second set. In the tiebreak I served very well and that helped," Djokovic said.
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