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Djokovic overcomes Fritz; stays on course for sixth Paris Masters title
Updated On: 06 November, 2021 11:40 AM IST | Paris | IANS
Djokovic is currently tied with Spain`s Rafael Nadal on 36 Masters 1000 trophies
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Serbian world No. 1 Novak Djokovic continued his quest for a record 37th ATP Masters 1000 crown, overcoming the early resistance of American Taylor Fritz to reach the Rolex Paris Masters semifinals with a 6-4, 6-3 win in 74 minutes here. The 34-year-old Djokovic, who has won 46 of 52 matches in another standout season, will now meet seventh seed from Poland Hubert Hurkacz for a place in the Paris Masters final, a title he has won five times.
Djokovic is currently tied with Spain`s Rafael Nadal on 36 Masters 1000 trophies. Hurkacz booked a place in the Paris Masters last-4 beating first-time ATP Masters 1000 quarter-finalist James Duckworth 6-2, 6-7(4), 7-5 in two hours and 13 minutes. "I was absent from the Tour for two months, coming into this tournament, and the last competitive match I played was in the US Open final, compared to the other guys playing one or two events prior to Paris," said Djokovic after the win on Friday evening.
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