Novak Djokovic overcame a first-set tie-break defeat to beat Valentin Vacherot 6-7 (5/7), 7-5, 6-1 in the Paris Masters first round on Tuesday.
The victory marked Djokovic's first win at an ATP 1000-level tournament since Indian Wells in March as he chases qualification for the ATP Finals.
Djokovic will next face Rinky Hijikata in the second round of the tournament.