Novak Djokovic clinched his fifth Paris Masters trophy following a 6-3, 6-4 win over Denis Shapovalov.
The world number one needed just 68 minutes to beat the Canadian, who advanced to the final after Rafael Nadal pulled out of their semi-final due to injury.
Djokovic has now won 34 Masters singles trophies, to move one behind all-time leader Nadal.
It's also his 77th ATP tour title, moving him into a tie with John McEnroe for fifth all-time.
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Holder brings 'sprinkling of stardust' as Gujarat beat RCB
Jason Holder's display in Gujarat Titans' four-wicket IPL win over champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru was exactly what the team was looking for when they bought the West Indies international, director of cricket Vikram Solanki said.
Japanese trailblazer Nishikori to retire at end of season
Kei Nishikori will hang up his racquet at the end of the 2026 season, the 36-year-old said on Friday, bringing down the curtain on a professional career that saw him break new ground for Japanese tennis.
Wood penalty hands Forest win over Villa in Europa League semi first leg
Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood smashed a penalty into the top corner to secure a 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in the first leg of their all-English Europa League semi-final on Thursday.
UAE Team Emirates XRG's Pogačar doubles up on stage 2 of Tour de Romandie
Tadej Pogačar made it two wins in two days for UAE Team Emirates XRG at the Tour de Romandie in Switzerland, with the race leader picking the spoils from a reduced bunch sprint on stage 2.
