Overview
- Defending champion Alexander Zverev defeated Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-2, 6-4 to reach the Paris Masters quarterfinals.
- Zverev next plays Daniil Medvedev, against whom he trails 7–14 overall with 13 losses in their past 15 meetings.
- Carlos Alcaraz lost to Cameron Norrie 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, his earliest tour exit since Miami, after criticizing the tournament's very slow surface.
- Jannik Sinner can overtake the No. 1 ranking by winning Paris, while Alcaraz would secure the year-end top spot by winning three matches at the ATP Finals in Turin.
- Daniel Altmaier upset Casper Ruud 6-3, 7-5 to reach the round of 16, then fell to Félix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 3-6, 2-6.