Norrie Stuns No.1 Alcaraz in Paris, Reordering the No.1 Race

Match highlights

British left-hander Cameron Norrie upset world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz in the Paris Masters, rallying from a set down to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 and reach the tournament's third round.

Alcaraz, who had not lost in Masters 1000 action this season until Tuesday, showed moments of vulnerability with timing and movement, committing 54 errors and struggling to find his best rhythm for long stretches.

After dropping the second set, Norrie tightened his serve and pressure, breaking for 4-3 in the decider before closing it out in a tense finish.

Norrie later said the win was a huge milestone for him as he felt he could match Alcaraz's rhythm and level. His coach on the sideline offered encouragement as the match ended.

Alcaraz spoke about energy and rest of the season, noting that he felt strong at times but could not sustain the best tennis here, and he looked ahead to Turin and the Davis Cup.

Ranking implications

The upset could alter the No.1 ranking this week. If Jannik Sinner wins the Paris title, he would reclaim world No.1 for the first time since the US Open. Alcaraz remains well-placed in the overall race to Turin, while Norrie stays in strong contention as the season nears its close.

Norrie’s victory marks his first win over the world No.1 in eight attempts and represents a rare Masters 1000 upset for him.

In the next round, Norrie will face a wildcard in the draw as the path to the late rounds opens up.

Other notes: Fritz advanced in second-round action, Rublev also progressed, and Shelton awaits in the third round for one of the players mentioned above.