Overview
- Dimitrov pulled out on Wednesday before his scheduled second-round match with Medvedev, with the ATP citing a shoulder injury.
- His return came after a pectoral tear at Wimbledon and surgery, and he had opened in Paris by beating Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 7-6(5), 6-1.
- Medvedev, the 11th seed, had begun his campaign with a 6-1, 6-3 win over Jaume Munar and advances by walkover to the Round of 16.
- TASS reported Medvedev is competing under neutral status and will face either Musetti or Sonego next.
- Separate Paris storylines include the Bublik–Moutet rematch, which drew interest following their tense encounter in Phoenix earlier this year.