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Paris Masters Kicks Off: Alcaraz Leads Star-Studded Field

10/25/2025

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The Rolex Paris Masters begins October 27 at La Défense Arena in Paris, with players chasing ranking points before the ATP Finals in Turin.
Carlos Alcaraz, the top seed, returns after a three-week break and faces Cameron Norrie or Sebastián Báez in his opener.
Jannik Sinner, seeded second, opens against Alex Michelsen or Zizou Bergs.
Defending champion Alexander Zverev and top players Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton are in the draw.

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The Rolex Paris Masters begins October 27 at La Défense Arena in Paris, with players chasing ranking points before the ATP Finals in Turin.
Carlos Alcaraz, the top seed, returns after a three-week break and faces Cameron Norrie or Sebastián Báez in his opener.
Jannik Sinner, seeded second, opens against Alex Michelsen or Zizou Bergs.
Defending champion Alexander Zverev and top players Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton are in the draw.