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Rinky Hijikata stuns Novak Djokovic in Paris

Original: ‘Playing out of his mind’: Novak Djokovic hails Rinky Hijikata after Australian’s stunning win in Paris By Australian As

Australian Rinky Hijikata defeated Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in Paris, ending the Serb's ATP Finals hopes. Djokovic praised his opponent afterwards, saying he was 'playing out of his mind'. The upset removes one of tennis's biggest names from the year-end championship picture and marks a major career moment for the lower-ranked Australian.

Why now: A little-known Australian beat Djokovic and knocked him out of ATP Finals contention, a major upset in Paris

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• ‘Playing out of his mind’: Novak Djokovic hails Rinky Hijikata after Australian’s stunning win in Paris By Australian Associated Press Hijikata wins 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 to end Serb’s ATP Finals hopes https://www. theguardian.com/sport/2026/nov… · guardianfeeds@rssfeed.media

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