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Alexander Zverev Defeated in Paris Opener as Djokovic Misses ATP Finals

Hindustan Times2h
THE BRIEF
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Newly minted world number one Alexander Zverev suffered a 7-6(5) 6-2 defeat to Italy's Lorenzo Musetti in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday.

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Musetti recorded 29 winners and eight aces to secure victory and improve his head-to-head record against the German top seed to 4-2.

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Novak Djokovic's qualification hopes for the ATP Finals ended after he was beaten 2-6 6-3 6-3 by Australian world number 83 Rinky Hijikata.