After the duel recorded another tie-break, Djokovic took the initiative at 6-1. Federer displayed his persistence by saving two match points, but still lost 7-3.

"The level was good from my side. Clearly I have some regrets. When you lose a close match like this you always have, wherever they are in the match," admitted Federer, who missed the chance of clinching his 100th career title in the French capital.

The Swiss was also ousted from the year-end world No. 1 contention following Saturday's loss.

"But overall it was a good tournament. I can look back and think it was definitely worth it to come to

Paris. I played some good tennis so I can be happy," he pointed out.

One more victory can earn Djokovic a record-equaling 33rd ATP Masters 1000 title with Nadal.

Khachanov may have enjoyed his best week of career in the French capital after bettering No. 6 seed Dominic Thiem in their first meeting to reach a maiden ATP 1000 final.

Powerful serves and forehands proved to be pivotal for Khachanov's semifinal victory. After the two players held their serves for 4-all, Khachanov broke for the first time before bagging the first set 6-4.

The Russian fully demonstrated his confidence later on, finishing quadruple breaks for a 6-1 second set victory. In the seventh game, he clawed back from 0-40 down for his fifth and last break.

Khachanov recorded his third straight Top 10 win at the Paris Masters after shocking John Isner and Alexander Zverev.

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