Novak Djokovic beat a nervous Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-4 Sunday to win his fifth Paris Masters final and 34th overall Masters title to move one behind all-time leader Rafael Nadal.
It was not immediately clear why Nadal had to pull out. "We saw something on the image, probably a small strain," said Nadal in the presser.
The top-ranked Serb remains on course for a fifth title at Bercy Arena and a 55th career showdown against old rival Rafael Nadal.
Novak Djokovic, currently No.1, and Rafael Nadal are vying for the top spot in the ATP rankings and if Nadal wins the Paris Masters, he will finish the year on top.
Novak Djokovic, currently No.1, and Rafael Nadal are vying for the top spot in the ATP rankings and if Nadal wins the Paris Masters, he will finish the year on top.
Djokovic, last year's runner-up, is bidding for the year-ending No. 1 ranking.
Novak Djokovic defeated Corentin Moutet 7-6, 6-4 while Rafael Nadal got the better of Adrian Mannarino 7-5, 6-4.
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