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Rune overcomes Djokovic to claim Paris Masters

Holger Rune (left) beat defending champion Novak Djokovic to claim the Paris Masters tournament and become the youngest winner of the trophy since an 18-year-old Boris Becker won the title in 1986. AP - Thibault Camus

"Kind of reminds me of myself," said Novak Djokovic of Holger Rune on the eve of their clash in the final at the Paris Masters. "Solid backhand, very good defence and just competitive, every point leaving his heart and his legs out there on the court."

If Rune proceeds to obtain even a quarter of Djokovic's acquisitions on a tennis court, he will be considered a success.

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