The draw for the Paris Masters gives the option of an Alcaraz-Jódar duel that the two would sign

He Paris Masters 1000 ATP, which takes place from November 2 to 8, is once again key to defining the last access places to the ATP Finals in Turin. It is mathematically classified Carlos Alcarazwill try to close a position among the eight masters of the season Rafa Jodar.

The draw provided a complicated path for both of them, which could only coincide in the semifinal round. It would be their first ATP professional duel, which both would sign, since it would mean Alcaraz’s best result in an event that he is not usually good at and it would represent Jódar’s classification for the ATP Finals.

They both go to the bottom of the table. Alcaraz will debut with the American Alex Michelsen, a ‘gunboat’, or the Czech Jiri Lehecka, who this Saturday competes in the semi-finals in Basel.

Next, possible duel with the Italian Matteo Berrettini or the American Brandon Nakashima. In the quarterfinals, the Frenchman Arthur Fils or the American Taylor Fritz, both with ATP Finals aspirations. The Frenchman could already have the ticket before. By ranking, Alcaraz would repeat the Vienna semifinals with the Russian Daniil Medvedev.

The final would be with the German Alexander Zverev who heads the table and who will also debut directly in the second round, against the Italian Lorenzo Musetti or the Polish Hubert Hurkacz.

The draw of the Masters 1000 ATP tournament in Paris 2026, which takes place from November 2 to 8TWITTER

There are the best, except the current champion Jannik Sinner, the difficulties multiply for everyone. Rafa Jodar meets the Chilean again Alejandro Tabilowhom he beat this week in Basel. Then Casper Ruud or a Qualy.

In the round of 16, a duel with the Italian Flavio Cobolli, if his injury is not serious and he can participate. And in quarters Daniil Medvedev or Alexander Davidovichwho initially faces the young emerging French star Moise Kouamé. The ‘semi’ would be with Alcaraz.

Novak Djokovic It will be difficult for him to climb up the rankings and access the ATP Finals in Turin. To open, the Monegasque Valentin Vacherot. In the second round, Alex de Minaur and in the quarterfinals, Alexander Zverev.