Overview
- The 34-year-old opens against home favorite Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in the round of 64 at the Paris Masters.
- He retired in the Wimbledon fourth round versus Jannik Sinner with a right pectoral injury that led to surgery.
- He describes Paris as a chance to test his fitness and regain match rhythm ahead of next season.
- During the layoff he parted ways with coach Jamie Delgado, who is reported to be joining Jack Draper's team next year.
- He returns to an event where he owns a 24–12 record and reached the final in 2023.