Djokovic's triumph in Paris marked his sixth title of the season, tying him with Carlos Alcaraz. This win follows his victory in Cincinnati, setting the stage for his historic 24th Grand Slam singles crown at the US Open.
Despite facing challenging circumstances during the week, including a stomach virus, Djokovic managed to pull through. He had gone to three sets in each of his three previous rounds but did not face a single break point against his 17th-ranked opponent, Dimitrov. Djokovic commented on his victory, saying, "Basically, coming back from the brink of losing three matches in a row, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. I was very close to losing those matches and somehow managed to find an extra gear when it was needed. I think the match was closer than the scoreline indicates, but another amazing win for me. I'm very proud of this one, considering what I've been through this week."
With this win, Djokovic will carry a commanding 1,490-point lead over Alcaraz into the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin later this month. It's worth noting that Djokovic won the tournament last year after Alcaraz withdrew due to injury.
On the other side of the net, Grigor Dimitrov, aged 32, was seeking his first Paris title since winning the ATP Finals in 2017 but fell short, marking his 10th consecutive loss to Djokovic in their encounters. Dimitrov expressed his gratitude for the exciting week he had experienced, saying, "I think I'm running out of words for Novak. I just want to say how grateful I am for this amazing week. It's been such a rollercoaster for me the past three months."
The match remained closely contested, with both players holding their serves until Djokovic took the lead at 3-3 in the opening set. Djokovic secured the first break point, leading to the set win. The second set followed a similar pattern, with Djokovic displaying greater consistency and ultimately sealing his 97th career title.
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