Novak Djokovic became champion in Paris, but will cease to be the number one in the world

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Novak Djokovic won for the fifth time the 1000 Masters of Paris this Sunday by beating Denis Shapovalov 6-3 and 6-4 (28th ATP), classified after the resignation in semifinals of Rafael Nadal (2nd), which left the French capital without the 'classic' against the Serbian. The Serbian, who on Monday will leave his throne at the head of the Spanish ATP, only 65 minutes to beat the Canadian, who debuted in a Masters 1000 tournament final.

“I have felt better and more confident throughout the tournament. I have not lost a set, it has been a super tournament, ”said Djokovic just before receiving the trophy from the hands of Russian Marat Safin, triple winner in the gala capital (2000, 2002, 2004). “I was very confident, especially these last three days. It's very encouraging for the Masters (Masters Tournament, in London), ”he added.

In London (10-17 November) he will have to recover the 640 points that will separate him from Spanish, doubt for the tournament that brings together the best eight of the year for his abdominal injury. If he succeeds, the Serbian will finish a tennis course for the sixth time, matching the Pete Sampras record.

"Many people dreamed of a Nadal final against Djokovic, with perhaps a rematch a little later in London," said tournament director Guy Forget.

At 32, Nole has conquered his 34th Masters 1000 and remains one of the mayor, who has the historical record. In addition, in his career he already has 77 titles, 16 of them from Grand Slam.

“The hardest thing today was trying to return your service, no doubt. It has really taken very well. I think he had a percentage of 103% in the first ball during the first set, ”Shapovalov exaggerated. “I didn't start well, but I don't think it was because of my nerves. I was excited to play this game, really. It has been an incredible week for me, but this does not stop here. What I want is to beat players like Novak, ”said one of the main representatives of the‘ Next Generation ’.

Djokovic, who on Saturday suffered in a first set of the highest level against Grigor Dimitrov, who won in the ‘tie break’, did not suffer any shock this Sunday. It was a wall for Shapovalov, aggressive but not harming. In the offensive section, the king of the covered track had a success of 71% with his first service ball and achieved 81% of the following points.

"It's fine when you can earn a lot of free points with your service. It was the case all week. My service has been one of my best shots and has allowed me to feel comfortable at the bottom of the track," said the winner.