Overview
- Defending champion Alexander Zverev edged Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (5) in about two and a half hours after saving two match points at 4-5 in the third set.
- Zverev closed out the deciding tiebreak 7-5 to extend his title defense and halt a run of five straight losses to Medvedev.
- Next up is No. 2 Jannik Sinner, who beat Ben Shelton 6-3, 6-3 to reach his first Paris semifinal and extend his indoor winning streak to 24 matches.
- Sinner would return to No. 1 on Monday if he captures the Paris title, setting added stakes for the semifinal.
- Felix Auger-Aliassime advanced 6-2, 6-2 over Valentin Vacherot to face Alexander Bublik, who ousted Alex de Minaur 6-7 (5), 6-4, 7-5 without dropping serve.