Carlos Alcaraz Faces Challenging Path at 2025 Rolex Paris Masters
PARIS – Carlos Alcaraz’s draw at the 2025 Rolex Paris Masters, beginning October 25th, presents a surprisingly tough route too the final, despite his favorable head-to-head records against potential opponents.The tournament, a crucial stop before the ATP Finals in Turin, will test Alcaraz’s form on indoor hard courts-a surface were he has historically faced challenges.
The path to the semifinals could pit Alcaraz against any of four seasoned competitors: fourth-seeded Taylor Fritz, sixth-seeded Alex de Minaur, 13th-seeded Alexander Bublik, or tenth-seeded Karen Khachanov. Alcaraz holds a 4-1 record against Fritz, a perfect 4-0 against de Minaur, and a dominant 5-0 record against Khachanov, but has yet to compete against Bublik on the ATP Tour. Should he advance to the final, Alcaraz could encounter second-seeded Jannik Sinner, third-seeded Alexander Zverev, fifth-seeded Ben Shelton, or seventh-seeded Lorenzo Musetti. His record against these players is also strong,standing at 10-5 against Sinner,6-6 against Zverev,3-0 against shelton,and 6-1 against Musetti.
Despite these positive past matchups, the tournament represents a significant test for Alcaraz as he prepares for the year-end ATP Finals in Turin next month. He has previously demonstrated vulnerability on indoor hard courts, suggesting a perhaps arduous journey even before reaching the championship match.
The 2025 Rolex Paris Masters will run through November 2nd. Sports Illustrated’s Serve On SI will continue to provide comprehensive coverage of the tournament and all developments in the world of professional tennis.
