Novak Djokovic delivered a commanding performance as he clinched a 7-5, 6-7 (3), 6-4 victory over Holger Rune to silence the home crowd and secure his spot in the semi-finals of the Paris Masters.
Novak Djokovic was nearly the latest victim of an early exit while Jannik Sinner left the tournament altogether over scheduling issues at the Paris Masters on Thursday.
World number six Holger Rune has partnered up with Novak Djokovic's former coach Boris Becker.
Novak Djokovic, Gareth Bale and Carlos Sainz were among the celebrities who turned out in a Ryder Cup 'All Stars' match ahead of the main event in Rome on Wednesday.
Serbian star Novak Djokovic will maintain his lead at the top of the ATP rankings despite missing out on tournaments scheduled for the upcoming weeks.
Roger Federer has revealed he still follows tennis closely and believes the sport is at the dawn of a new era.