The Rolex Paris Masters, the final ATP 1000 tournament of the season, brings top-tier tennis to the Plenitude Arena from November 2 to 8, 2026. This year’s competition is marked by significant absences before the start—defending champion Jannik Sinner withdrew due to a right knee injury, while last year’s finalist Felix Auger-Aliassime also pulled out due to a left knee injury.
In their absence, the status of the top seed was taken by German tennis player Alexander Zverev. Seven-time champion and absolute record holder of the Paris Masters, Novak Djokovic, competes this year as the 10th seed, meaning he faces a much tougher path to the final stages, while the home crowd is led by Arthur Fils, Ugo Humbert, and the young Arthur Gea.
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Main Draw for Singles and Doubles
The tournament features 56 players in the singles main draw. According to ATP rules for this draw format, only the top 8 seeds receive an automatic pass into the second round (“bye”), while everyone else, including seeds 9 through 16, starts the competition from the opening round.
Qualifying Draw
The battle for the main draw begins on Saturday, October 31. Check out the qualifying schedule and the players seeking their chance to enter the main tournament.
Seeds at the 2026 Paris Masters
Due to the withdrawals of Sinner and Auger-Aliassime, the seeds list underwent changes, allowing Lerner Tien to jump into the elite group, while Holger Rune secured his spot in the draw via Protected Ranking (PR).
Top Seeds (Byes in the 1st Round)
| Seed | Player | Country | Status |
| 1. | Alexander Zverev | Germany | Bye |
| 2. | Carlos Alcaraz | Spain | Bye |
| 3. | Ben Shelton | USA | Bye |
| 4. | Daniil Medvedev | Russia | Bye |
| 5. | Flavio Cobolli | Italy | Bye |
| 6. | Arthur Fils | France | Bye |
| 7. | Frances Tiafoe | USA | Bye |
| 8. | Alex de Minaur | Australia | Bye |
Seeds Playing from the 1st Round
| Seed | Player | Country | Status |
| 9. | Rafael Jodar | Spain | Plays 1st round |
| 10. | Novak Djokovic | Serbia | Plays 1st round |
| 11. | Taylor Fritz | USA | Plays 1st round |
| 12. | Tommy Paul | USA | Plays 1st round |
| 13. | Alejandro Davidovich Fokina | Spain | Plays 1st round |
| 14. | Jakub Mensik | Czechia | Plays 1st round |
| 15. | Brandon Nakashima | USA | Plays 1st round |
| 16. | Lerner Tien | USA | Plays 1st round |
Interesting Facts and History of the Paris Tournament
- A New Era and Location: After 39 years of playing in the legendary Bercy Arena, starting in 2025, the tournament moved to the western part of Paris, to the Plenitude Arena (formerly Paris La Défense Arena).
- Djokovic’s Dominance: The absolute record holder of this tournament is Novak Djokovic with an impressive 7 titles.
- Tournament Roots: The predecessor to this competition, known as the French Covered Court Championships, was first played back in 1895 on wooden parquet floors.
Prize Money and ATP Points
Given that this is a Masters 1000 event, the Paris champion earns 1000 ATP points, while the finalist gets 650 points. For a detailed breakdown of the prize money per round and the exact number of points, visit our dedicated article
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The defending tournament champion withdrew just before the start of the competition due to a right knee injury, handing the top seed status to German player Alexander Zverev.
Yes. Because his ranking this year placed him as the 10th seed, Novak Djokovic must play a first-round match. The right to an automatic pass to the 2nd round (bye) belongs exclusively to the top 8 seeds in a 56-player draw.
Since 2025, the Masters is played on indoor hard courts at the Plenitude Arena in the suburb of Nanterre, officially ending the long-standing Bercy Arena era.
