New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- Australian qualifier Rinky Hijikata produced the biggest win of his career on Wednesday, coming from a set down to beat Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in the second round of the Rolex Paris Masters. The world No. 83's victory not only sent the 24-time Grand Slam champion packing but also ended Djokovic's hopes of qualifying for the season-ending Nitto ATP Finals in Turin. Hijikata later extended his run by defeating Tomas Martin Etcheverry to reach the quarterfinals.

Rinky Hijikata is a 25-year-old Australian born in Sydney on 23 February 2001. He is currently ranked No. 83 in singles and his career-high ATP singles ranking is No. 62, achieved on 26 August 2024.

In doubles, he claimed the 2023 Australian Open title al...