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Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates his win over Hubert Hurkacz of Poland, during their semifinal match at the Paris Masters tennis tournament at the Accor Arena, in Paris, France, on Nov. 6, 2021. Thibault Camus/AP Photo
PARIS—Novak Djokovic will end the year at No. 1 for a record seventh time after rallying to beat Hubert Hurkacz 3–6, 6–0, 7–6 (5) in the Paris Masters semifinals on Saturday.
Djokovic, who also stays on course for a record-extending sixth Paris Masters title, moved one ahead of American Pete Sampras, who secured his six top year-end finishes from 1993–98.