Paris Masters 2025: Alcaraz and Sinner Gear Up for a Sixth Final as Turin Race Heats Up
25 October 2025
Paris Masters 2025: Road to Turin Heats Up
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, the World No.1 and No.2, are mapping their paths toward a potential sixth consecutive final at the Rolex Paris Masters 2025, a scene tennis fans have grown used to in recent seasons.
Alcaraz returns after a break of more than three weeks and will begin in Paris in the second round against the winner of Cameron Norrie vs Sebastian Baez, depending on Friday's draw.
Sinner, still alive in the Vienna semifinal race, will open at La Défense Arena against the winner of American Alex Michelsen or Belgian Zizou Bergs.
The Paris Masters, a 1000-point event, is a pivotal stop before the Nitto Final in Turin, shaping who will reach the season finale.
The race to Turin features Felix Auger-Aliassime and Casper Ruud, with potential third-round clashes as the eight spots loom. Auger-Aliassime sits ninth in the Turin standings, only 410 points ahead of Ruud in 11th; Jack Draper is out with an injury, complicating the chase.
Lorenzo Musetti is chasing his first Turin final, currently eighth in the standings. He will begin against a qualifier or a wildcard, and could meet Alexander Zverev in the quarterfinals, depending on results.
Also on the board are Taylor Fritz vs Alex de Minaur in the quarters, both eager to cement their place in the season's top eight. Denis Shapovalov faces Joao Fonseca in the opener, with the winner meeting Karen Khachanov, Paris champion in 2018, in the next round.
Djokovic's Paris legacy is ever-present, as the Serb remains tied to the tournament's history with seven titles, the oldest winner at 36 in 2023, and several other records that underscore the event's enduring drama for fans worldwide.
Alcaraz and Sinner: Renewed Duel at the Forefront
They have met in the last five finals they played together, including the dramatic US Open final won by Alcaraz to reclaim the world No.1 ranking. Alcaraz leads the head-to-head 10-5, setting up a potential Paris clash that would crown a new chapter in their burgeoning rivalry.
This edition of Paris also marks the move to La Défense Arena — Europe’s largest indoor venue — with the main draw running from Oct 27 to Nov 2, 2025, as the Masters 1000 season crowns its champions.
