Tennis: Break of Djokovic's series – Khachanov triumphs in Paris

The winning streak of Novak Djokovic, 14-time Grand Slam winner, shattered in the final of the ATP Masters in Paris. The 31-year-old Serbian, who replaced Monday's Rafael Nadal (Spain) at the top of the world standings, lost to Russian Karen Khachanov after 1:38 pm 5: 7, 4: 6. Previously, Djokovic had won 22 consecutive matches as well as the 39, US Open.

The defeat against Khachanov, 22, could therefore allow Djokovic to move on. "He deserved the victory," said Djokovic. "He proved today why we would see him a lot in the future." Khachanov, who had not given his chance to Hamburg Alexander Zverev (problems at the shoulder) in the quarterfinals, said: "It means everything to me.I could not be happier with my end of the season. "

Khachanov won his fourth title on the professional tour and the largest so far, for which he received nearly a million euros in prizes. Just two weeks ago, Khachanov won the Kremlin Cup in his hometown of Moscow and will be ranked eleventh in the world, the highest ever.

Djokovic made many more mistakes against Khachanov than in his first-clbad semifinal win. Saturday, he had shot his Swiss rival Roger Federer after 3:02 with 7:06 (8:06), 5:07 and 7:06 (7: 3). Djokovic then called the match "probably the most spectacular match I played this year".

Djokovic, despite his defeat, remains one of the big favorites of the final of the ATP season in London (November 11-18). He has already won the last round of the top eight professionals five times.