India, Nov. 3 -- Novak Djokovic is set for a challenging opening-round encounter against Valentin Vacherot at the 2026 Rolex Paris Masters on Tuesday, November 3. The seven-time Paris Masters champion enters the tournament with plenty at stake as he looks to strengthen his chances of qualifying for the ATP Finals in Turin. Currently seeded 10th, Djokovic will be keen to make a strong start in Paris, but his opponent arrives with considerable confidence after winning the Swiss Indoors Basel title. Vacherot, 27, has enjoyed an impressive run of form and will be looking to carry that momentum into the final tournament of his season.

Interestingly, this will not be their first meeting, and Vacherot has already shown that he can trouble the S...