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Paris R1 previews and predictions: Djokovic vs. Vacherot, Paul vs. Rune

First-round action at the Paris Masters wraps up on Tuesday, when Novak Djokovic faces a tough opening match against Valentin Vacherot. Tommy Paul is going up against former champion Holger Rune.

(10) Novak Djokovic vs. Valentin VacherotDjokovic and Vacherot will be going head-to-head for the second time in their careers when they clash in round one of the Rolex Paris Masters on Tuesday. Their lone meeting came last fall at the Shanghai Masters, where Vacherot pulled off a shocking 6-3, 6-4 semifinal upset on his way to the title. Another victory for Vacherot would hardly be surprising, as the 27-year-old Monegasque is now an established force on the ATP Tour. Ranked 27th, he is coming off one of his best-ever results — a 500-point title in Basel on Sunday.That being said, you have to like Djokovic’s chances in this spot. His opponent is certainly fatigued both mentally and physically, whereas Djokovic heads into Paris with plenty of rest (he lost to Jan-Lennard Struff in a third-set tiebreaker in the Basel second round). The 39-year-old’s last two events have not been great, but keep in mind that he won the Beijing title almost exactly one month ago. Although this may not be a Grand Slam version of Djokovic, it should be the next best thing in terms of motivation level. 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