PARIS—Novak Djokovic will end the year at No. 1 for a record seventh time after rallying to beat Hubert Hurkacz 3–6, 6–0, 7–6 (5) in the Paris Masters semifinals on Saturday. Djokovic, who also stays on course for a record-extending sixth Paris Masters title, moved one ahead of American Pete Sampras, who secured his six top year-end finishes from 1993–98. “I’m very proud to finish the season as No. 1,” Djokovic said. “It’s a dream, honestly, because Sampras was such an idol for me when I was young. He motivated me to pick up the racket and try this sport.” Djokovic also finished the year top in 2011–12, 2014–15, 2018, and 2020. “It’s a huge achievement, obviously,” Djokovic said. “To make the historic seventh time … [I am] overwhelmed with all the beautiful, positive emotions.” Djokovic eclipsed Roger Federer’s all-time mark of 310 weeks at No. 1 on March 8 …