The main draw of the Rolex Paris Masters kicked off with thrilling tennis and high drama at the Plénitude Arena. While top contenders began to find their footing on the indoor hard courts, the first day was overshadowed by a devastating injury to Denis Shapovalov in what was shaping up to be the match of the day.
Shapovalov Forced to Retire After Remarkable Comeback
In a highly anticipated first-round clash, Denis Shapovalov faced off against Karen Khachanov. After dropping the opening set 6-1, the Canadian mounted a fierce comeback, snatching the second set in a tense tiebreak 7-6(8) to force a decider.
Shapovalov carried that momentum into the third set, building a commanding 4-1 lead. However, disaster struck at 3-1 (40-30). Shapovalov experienced a sharp pain in his right thigh and groin area, prompting an immediate medical timeout. Following a six-minute intervention by the physiotherapist, he bravely attempted to play on, managing to hold serve for 4-1 despite a visible limp.
After playing a few more points in the subsequent game, Shapovalov received clear instructions from his box advising him not to risk a severe muscle rupture. Listening to his team, a devastated Shapovalov retired from the match, sending Khachanov through to the next round.
Musetti, Ruud, and Norrie Advance
Elsewhere on the grounds, Lorenzo Musetti and Hubert Hurkacz delivered a serving masterclass. The Italian ultimately prevailed without a single break of serve, winning two marathon tiebreaks 7-6(7), 7-6(12).
- Casper Ruud enjoyed a much smoother start to his campaign, routinely dispatching Juan Manuel Cerundolo 2-0 (6-3, 6-2).
- Cameron Norrie recovered from a second-set lapse to defeat Matteo Arnaldi 2-1 (6-4, 1-6, 6-3).
- Qualifier Tomas Machac maintained his excellent form, beating Kyrian Jacquet 2-0 (7-6, 6-1).
Tuesday Schedule (November 3)
The action continues on Tuesday with a star-studded lineup across all courts.
Court Central Play begins at 11:00 AM with A. Rinderknech taking on 16th seed F. Cerundolo. They will be followed by A. Davidovich Fokina against wild card M. Kouame, before 10th seed Novak Djokovic makes his highly anticipated tournament debut against V. Vacherot. The evening session, starting not before 7:00 PM, features a blockbuster between Ben Shelton (3) and Cameron Norrie, followed by Casper Ruud against Rafael Jodar (9).
Court 1 Action on Court 1 also starts at 11:00 AM with Q. Halys facing A. Fery. The schedule then heats up with Stefanos Tsitsipas playing L. Tien (15), and Tommy Paul (12) clashing with Holger Rune. Later in the afternoon (not before 3:30 PM), qualifier Benjamin Bonzi will challenge 11th seed Taylor Fritz.
Court 2 Andrey Rublev opens the Court 2 schedule at 11:00 AM against Tomas Etcheverry. The day also features a compelling matchup between Brandon Nakashima (14) and Matteo Berrettini, with Alex Michelsen taking on Jiri Lehecka later in the afternoon.
For the complete main draw, match times, and all the latest updates from the Plénitude Arena, visit our central hub: ATP Paris Masters 2026: Draw, Seeds, Results, and Schedule.
