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Djokovic Battles Through Paris Masters Opener

On Tuesday, Novak Djokovic battled from behind to defeat Valentin Vacherot 6-7 , 7-5, 6-1 in the first round of the Paris Masters, keeping his ATP Finals qualification hopes alive.
Competing in the season's final Masters 1000 event for the first time in three years, Djokovic currently sits 11th in the race to reach the eight-man ATP Finals in Turin.
Djokovic received medical treatment for his right shoulder during the match, while Vacherot required a trainer to address foot pain; momentum shifted after the stoppage as Djokovic assumed control.
"Not the freshest but obviously glad to turn this match around," Djokovic said on Sky Sports, advancing to face Australian Rinky Hijikata in the second round.
Elsewhere, Holger Rune exited the tournament after losing to Tommy Paul 7-5, 6-4, while French player Quentin Halys defeated British competitor Arthur Fery 7-6 , 7-5.

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