In this week's edition of the Lucky Letcord Podcast, Tennis Now editor Richard Pagliaro joins the show to discuss the week that was in tennis.

We break down the Paris Masters which featured a breakthrough Masters 1000 title from 22-year-old Russian Karen Khachanov. Richard thinks this big man is destined for greatness not unlike his Paris predecessor Marat Safin and maybe even more.

We also discuss the brilliant semifinal between Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. What does it say about the state of one of tennis's greatest rivalries and what does it tell us about Roger Fededer's hopes of reclaiming glory at the majors in 2019?

We also wonder about Djokovic in the present? Did he simply hit the wall in Paris and will be back, as menacing as ever, to rule the World Tour Finals next week in London?

Other topics discussed:

The improved form of Dominic Thiem on hardcourts will certainly help him get his ranking higher in the future, but is he a future No.1?

Kei Nishikori has been brilliant all season--he's our fairy tale pick in London--but why does he struggle to win the big one?

Thanks to all for listening!
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