Carlos Alcaraz Advances at Paris Masters

Carlos Alcaraz commenced his Paris Masters journey with a decisive 7-5, 6-1 victory over Nicolas Jarry, marking his first win on an indoor court in 2024. After initially struggling, Alcaraz regained his form in the second set, and his performance was bolstered by the withdrawal of world number one Jannik Sinner due to an intestinal virus, making Alcaraz the tournament favorite. Alcaraz expressed disappointment about Sinner's absence, emphasizing the missed opportunity for a rematch of their recent thrilling encounter in Beijing. He will next face either Ugo Humbert or Marcos Giron in the round of 16. Other notable results included Francisco Cerundolo overcoming Andrey Rublev and Alex Michelsen defeating Hubert Hurkacz, highlighting the competitive nature of the tournament.