Novak Djokovic booked his place in the Paris Masters final after defeating fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev in a tense 5-7 7-6(3) 7-5 semi-final.
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 two Carlos Alcaraz fell at the first hurdle in Paris, losing in straight sets to Roman Safiullin.
Andy Murray smashed his racquet in frustration after Alex de Minaur produced a fightback in a last-set decider to win another epic contest between the pair 7-6 (5) 4-6 7-5 at the Paris Masters.