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“I deserve to be where I am”: fed-up No. 1 Zverev tackles doubters and Boris Becker
Alexander Zverev lost 7-6 (5), 6-2 to Lorenzo Musetti in his first match as World No. 1 at the Paris Masters, then said he was fed up with having to justify his ranking and hit back at Boris Becker. “I think I deserve to be where I am,” said the German, who won Roland-Garros and the US Open this year.
Musetti spoils Zverev’s first match as World No. 1 in Paris
Lorenzo Musetti beat top seed Alexander Zverev 7-6 (5), 6-2 in the Paris second round, in the German’s first match as World No. 1. The Italian becomes only the fifth man to beat a newly crowned No. 1 in his first match at the top, and faces Luca Van Assche next.
Van Assche saves nine break points to topple 15th seed Tien in Paris
Luca Van Assche saved nine of the 10 break points he faced to beat 15th seed Learner Tien 7-6 (4), 6-4 in the Paris second round on Wednesday, avenging a 6-3, 6-1 loss in Vienna in October. The 22-year-old Frenchman faces Lorenzo Musetti, conqueror of top seed Alexander Zverev, in the last 16.
Ruthless Paul routs Merida to reach the Paris round of 16
Tommy Paul needed just 48 minutes to beat Daniel Merida 6-1, 6-1 and reach the last 16 at the Paris Masters 1000 on Wednesday. The 12th seed from the United States, now 48-21 this season, faces Frenchman Quentin Halys next.
Halys saves four match points against Tiafoe and sends Fils to Turin
Quentin Halys beat seventh seed Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (9), breaking the American as he served for the match before saving four match points in the tie-break. The Frenchman’s biggest win sends Arthur Fils to Turin and sets up a last-16 clash with Tommy Paul.
Rinderknech never faces a break point to lead the French into the Paris last 16
From Paris to Paris: after a foot injury, Machac earns his reward, Fils in a packed arena
Tonsil surgery, Wimbledon, Career Golden Masters: Everything you always wanted to know about Jannik Sinner (but never had time to find out) – updated after revealing his tonsil surgery
Race to Turin, daily: Cobolli qualifies, and Jodar’s fate now rests with de Minaur
Ruud beats Jodar to send Cobolli to Turin and reopen the race for the last place
Retirement, Davis Cup captain, La Monf: Everything you always wanted to know about Gael Monfils (but never had time to find out) – updated after his appointment as France captain
“I thought it would be insurmountable”: Monfils says a last goodbye to Paris, at peace
Struff beats wildcard Gea in the last first-round match in Paris
“The French crowd has some of the best energy in tennis”: Shelton beats Norrie in Paris
“It’s a bonus”: Kouame, 17, leaves Paris on the brink of the Next Gen ATP Finals
Rolex Paris Masters order of play: Alcaraz and Fils headline Super Wednesday
25th Slam, retirement, Djoker: Everything you always wanted to know about Novak Djokovic (but never had time to find out) – updated during 2026 Paris Masters
Fritz recovers from a set down against Bonzi to stay in the race for Turin
“No”: reassured after Vacherot, Djokovic plays down Turin and swears it’s match by match
Michelsen knocks out Basel finalist Lehecka to set up Alcaraz clash in Paris