Novak Djokovic vs Valentin Vacherot live streaming, TV channel, where & how to watch: Paris Masters 2026
Djokovic will take on Basel Open winner Valentin Vacherot in his Paris opener
Novak Djokovic faces a tough opening-round test against Valentin Vacherot at Paris Masters 2026. The Serbian will be looking to begin his campaign strongly as he continues his pursuit of a place at the ATP Finals.
Djokovic is a seven-time champion in Paris, making him one of the most successful players in the tournament’s history. However, Vacherot arrives in outstanding form after winning the Swiss Indoors Basel title on Sunday.
The Monegasque has fond memories of facing Djokovic, having stunned the Serbian in the Shanghai Masters semifinals last year before going on to win the tournament.
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Vacherot had also reached the quarter-finals in Paris on his tournament debut in 2025, giving him further reason to be confident. With the Monegasque riding a wave of momentum and Djokovic carrying the pressure of the ATP Finals race, their first-round encounter promises to be an unmissable battle.
When and where will Novak Djokovic vs Valentin Vacherot first-round match take place at Paris Masters 2026?
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Seeded 10th, Djokovic kickstarts his campaign against Valentin Vacherot on November 3 (Tuesday). The contest will take place on the indoor hard courts of the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, Paris, France. It has a tentative start time of 1:20 pm local time (5:50 pm IST).
Where and how to watch live telecast and streaming of Novak Djokovic vs Valentin Vacherot first-round face-off in India?
FanCode and Tennis Channel will stream the round one match between Djokovic and Vacherot for Indian viewers.
Where and how to watch live telecast and streaming of Novak Djokovic vs Valentin Vacherot first-round match in the UK?
UK fans can catch the Djokovic-Vacherot opening-round showdown live on Sky UK.
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Where and how to watch live telecast and streaming of Novak Djokovic vs Valentin Vacherot first-round match in the USA?
Tennis Channel will offer live coverage of the opening-round clash from Paris for fans in the United States.
Where and how to watch live telecast and streaming of Novak Djokovic vs Valentin Vacherot first-round match worldwide?
Fans worldwide can watch the highly anticipated event through their respective broadcasting channels.
| Country | Television/Streaming Channel |
|---|---|
| Australia | beIN Sports Australia |
| Belgium | Telenet (Play Sports); BeTV (with Luxembourg) |
| Canada | TSN |
| China | ESPN International China |
| Cyprus | CYTA |
| Czech Republic | DigiSport |
| Slovakia | DigiSport |
| Denmark | TV2 Denmark |
| France | Eurosport France |
| Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein | Sky Deutschland |
| Greece | OTE |
| Hong Kong | PCCW |
| Hungary | Network4 |
| India | Tennis Channel / FanCode |
| Israel | Sport5 Israel |
| Italy | Sky Italia |
| Japan | WOWOW |
| South Korea | Eclat |
| Africa | Supersport Africa |
| Malta | GO Sports TSN |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport |
| New Zealand | Tennis TV |
| Norway | TV2 Norway |
| Poland | Polsat |
| Portugal | Sport TV Portugal |
| Romania | RCS & RDS (Digisport) |
| Spain | Telefonica / Movistar A) |
| Sweden, Finland | TV4 AB ) |
| United Kingdom, Ireland | Sky UK and Sky Sports |
| United States | Tennis Channel |
Where and when will Novak Djokovic vs Valentin Vacherot round-of-64 match take place at Paris Masters 2026?
The opening-round match will be played at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, Paris, on November 3 (Tuesday) and has a tentative start time of 1:20 pm local time (5:50 pm IST).
What is the overall head-to-head between Novak Djokovic and Valentin Vacherot?
They have only met once previously on tour. That was at the 2025 Shanghai Masters semi-finals, which Vacherot won in straight sets (6-3, 6-4).
How can fans watch Novak Djokovic vs Valentin Vacherot round-of-64 match live in India?
In India, fans can watch the match live on FanCode and the Tennis Channel.
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