Zverev’s high praise for Ugo Carabelli at the net after beating him at the Paris Masters 1000

The Argentine truly put himself on the ropes Camilo Ugo Carabelli (49th) into German Alexander Zverev (3rd) this Wednesday in the Paris Masters 1000where he achieved the best victory of his rising career before falling 6-7 (5), 6-1 and 7-5 in more than two and a half hours of play.

In just his first participation in the French event, the 26-year-old from Buenos Aires, the executioner of his compatriot Tomás Etcheverry (58th) in the premiere, showed his credentials on the central court of the Paris La Défense Arena, standing up to one of the best players on the planet, who had already defeated him in the only previous match between them, at the ATP 500 in Rio 2025, and recognized in the final greeting on the network his great performance during the current season.

“Good game, man. You’re playing amazingly, keep your head up. You’ll be playing amazingly next year“said the defending champion, who took advantage of four of the six break opportunities and totaled 39 winners and 41 unforced errors, while warmly hitting the chest and encouraging the three-time semi-finalist at the highest level for the future.

In search of getting into the quarterfinals for the fifth time, the owner of 24 titles on the men’s circuit, just one on the current calendar, will face the Spaniard Alexander Davidovich Fokina (15th), protagonist of a controversial celebration against the public by eliminating the local Arthur Cazaux (62nd) in straight sets.

All the activity of the Paris Masters 1000 can be followed LIVE on Disney+ Premium Plan.