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Valentin Vacherot explains why Novak Djokovic is so good, ‘I was completely drained’

Novak Djokovic overcame a one-set deficit to defeat Valentin Vacherot 6-7, 7-5, 6-1 during their opening round encounter at the Paris Masters. This result levels their career head-to-head record at one win apiece.

Following the match, Vacherot admitted that the Serbian star pushed him to his mental breaking point, leaving him feeling completely exhausted despite maintaining his physical stamina. Vacherot noted that he lacks sufficient experience against top-tier competitors, acknowledging that facing a player of Djokovic's caliber is a unique challenge compared to his previous encounters with other elite athletes.

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