Djokovic to face Valentin Vacherot in Paris Masters first round on Nov 3

Novak Djokovic will face Valentin Vacherot in the first round of the Paris Masters 2026 at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, Paris, on November 3. The match has a tentative start time of 1:20 pm local time (5:50 pm IST).

Djokovic is a seven-time champion in Paris. Vacherot arrives in outstanding form after winning the Swiss Indoors Basel title on Sunday. Last year Vacherot stunned Djokovic in the Shanghai Masters semifinals before going on to win that tournament. On his Paris Masters debut in 2025, Vacherot reached the quarter-finals.

Seeded 10th at the Paris Masters, Djokovic will begin his campaign against Vacherot on November 3 (Tuesday) on the indoor hard courts of the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, Paris, France.

They have only met once previously on tour, at the 2025 Shanghai Masters semifinals, which Vacherot won 6-3, 6-4.

FanCode and Tennis Channel will stream the opening-round match for viewers in India. UK coverage is scheduled on Sky UK, and Tennis Channel will offer live coverage for the United States. Fans worldwide can watch the event through their respective broadcasting channels.

The result will kick off Djokovic’s Paris Masters campaign as he continues his pursuit of a place at the ATP Finals. The Serbian will be looking to begin his campaign strongly.