Paris Rolex Masters 2026, France - ATP Masters 1000

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DATE: 2 - 8 November, 2026
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PRIZE MONEY: €6,309,095
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Paris Rolex Masters

The Rolex Paris Masters is one of the most prestigious tournaments on the ATP Tour and the ninth and final ATP Masters 1000 event of the season. Held annually in the French capital, it brings together many of the world's leading male tennis players for a week of high-stakes indoor competition as the professional tennis season approaches its conclusion.

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First established in 1968, the tournament has developed a distinguished history and become one of the most important fixtures on the European indoor circuit. For many years, it was closely associated with the Accor Arena in Bercy, where it earned a reputation for its distinctive atmosphere and enthusiastic Parisian crowds. In 2025, the event entered a new era when it relocated to the impressive Paris La Défense Arena (since named the Plenitude Arena), one of Europe's largest indoor entertainment venues.

Played on indoor hard courts, the Rolex Paris Masters features a 56-player singles draw and a 28-team doubles competition. The singles champion earns 1,000 ATP ranking points, making the tournament particularly significant for players seeking to improve their year-end rankings or secure qualification for the prestigious ATP Finals.

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Its position at the end of the regular ATP season gives the Paris Masters a unique sense of urgency. With the remaining places at the season-ending championships often still undecided, matches can have consequences far beyond the tournament itself. Established stars compete for one of the sport's most coveted titles, while emerging contenders have the opportunity to make a major breakthrough against elite opposition.

Throughout its history, the tournament has welcomed an exceptional collection of champions, including Boris Becker, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Marat Safin and Novak Djokovic. Djokovic has enjoyed particularly remarkable success in Paris, winning the title a record seven times and establishing himself as the tournament's most successful singles champion.

The move to Paris La Défense Arena has introduced a new scale to the event, combining modern facilities, large spectator crowds and an impressive indoor setting. Its distinctive combination of sporting prestige, late-season drama and international star power ensures that the Rolex Paris Masters remains one of the highlights of the men's professional tennis calendar.

Paris

Paris, the capital of France, is one of the world's most celebrated cities, renowned for its extraordinary architecture, artistic heritage, romantic atmosphere and profound influence on European culture. Situated along the River Seine in northern France, the city has been a major centre of politics, commerce, education and the arts for more than two thousand years.

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Often referred to as the City of Light, Paris is home to some of the world's most recognisable landmarks. The magnificent Eiffel Tower dominates the skyline, while the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral stands as one of Europe's great achievements of Gothic architecture. The broad avenues and elegant buildings surrounding the Champs-Élysées and Arc de Triomphe reflect the city's grand nineteenth-century transformation.

Paris is equally famous for its exceptional museums and galleries. The Louvre Museum, housed within a former royal palace, contains one of the world's most important art collections, including Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. Across the Seine, the Musée d'Orsay showcases masterpieces of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art, while the Centre Pompidou celebrates modern and contemporary creativity.

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Beyond its celebrated monuments, Paris is a city of distinctive neighbourhoods, each with its own character. The historic streets of Le Marais, the literary cafés of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the artistic atmosphere of Montmartre offer visitors countless opportunities for exploration. Traditional markets, elegant boutiques and charming pavement cafés contribute to the city's enduring appeal.

French cuisine is central to the Parisian experience, from neighbourhood bakeries and traditional bistros to internationally acclaimed restaurants. Visitors can enjoy freshly baked croissants, artisan cheeses, classic French dishes and exceptional pastries while discovering the city's renowned café culture.

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Sport also holds an important place in Parisian life. The city hosts the French Open at Roland-Garros, the concluding stage of the Tour de France and numerous international competitions. Having hosted the Olympic Games in 1900, 1924 and 2024, Paris possesses a rich sporting heritage complemented by modern facilities such as Paris La Défense Arena, located in neighbouring Nanterre.

For tennis fans attending the Rolex Paris Masters, the French capital offers an exceptional combination of elite international sport, historic landmarks, world-class museums and outstanding cuisine. Its remarkable cultural heritage and vibrant contemporary atmosphere make Paris one of the most memorable destinations on the ATP Tour.

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Main draw of Paris Rolex Masters will be made on Friday 30th October at 7pm local time, it will be streamed live on the Rolex Masters You Tube channel.
 

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There will be a official tribute to Gael Monfils
It will take place on Tuesday, November 3, after the first match of the night session.
 
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A post from Gael Monfils regarding his tribute farewell,

" Of course I wasn't going to leave like that. And now I want to thank the family of French tennis that supported me. At the Paris Masters 1000, on Tuesday November 3, after the first match of the night session, there will be a tribute to my career, a big show, and I will be able to say goodbye to you in person".
 

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Entry List Update:
OUT: FAA, Bublik, Fonseca
NOTE: FAA will drop out of the Top Ten and will not participate in the ATP Finals after his qualification last year

IN: Van Assche, Berrettini, Navone
 

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Draw has been done, Note the Top 8 seeds get a bye first round.
Top Half,
Zverev, Shelton, Tiafoe, de Minaur
Bottom Half,
Alcaraz, Medvedev, Cobolli, Fils,

Round 1 Interesting matches,
Musetti vs Hurkacz ( R2 v Zverev)
Tien vs Tsitsipas
Rublev vs Etcheverry ( R2 v de Minaur(
Djokovic vs Vacherot
Paul vs Rune
Lehecka vs Michelsen ( R2 vs Alcaraz)
Davidovich vs Koume
Nakashima vs Berrettini
Shapovalov vs KAA

Thats why one week Masters 1000 are much better!

Projected QFs ( if the seeds hold)

Top Half,
Zverev (1) vs de Minaur (8)
Shelton (3) vs Tiafoe (7)

Bottom Half,
Alcaraz (2) vs Fils (6)
Medvedev (4) vs Cobolli (5)
 
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Late withdrawal,
Mensik withdraws, suffered a head injury in Vienna ( fell on his head sideways), following medical advice will rest and recover properly. Hopefully being 100% for DC at the end of November.
 

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It appears Djokovic has a brutal draw where some fans suggest he should WD & forget about making YEC in Turin! True enuf the 1st Rd. w/b a tester w/ Vacherot, but why should anyone believe he c/b in the Basel Final vs Lehečka, then recover in time to play in Paris? The same is true w/ de Minaur who's in Vienna Final vs Alcaraz! One or both will probably WD even though they need pts.! Early Rds. are tougher than ever! Half the seeds were lost in the 2nd Rd. of Basel, but only Djokovic's loss was made a big deal b/c of his hope to make Turin! Strange b/c of the hypocrisy! He's not the only senior citizen out there! :astonished-face::angry-face::yawningface::fearful-face:
 

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It appears Djokovic has a brutal draw where some fans suggest he should WD & forget about making YEC in Turin! True enuf the 1st Rd. w/b a tester w/ Vacherot, but why should anyone believe he c/b in the Basel Final vs Lehečka, then recover in time to play in Paris? The same is true w/ de Minaur who's in Vienna Final vs Alcaraz! One or both will probably WD even though they need pts.! Early Rds. are tougher than ever! Half the seeds were lost in the 2nd Rd. of Basel, but only Djokovic's loss was made a big deal b/c of his hope to make Turin! Strange b/c of the hypocrisy! He's not the only senior citizen out there! :astonished-face::angry-face::yawningface::fearful-face:
Alcaraz dosent need the points he is already qualified for Turin
de Minaur has taken over Jodar's spot of 8 in the race to Turin, even if he loses the final tomorrow against Alcaraz he wont lose points
Only the Top 8 players have first round byes, meaning Alcaraz and de Minaur who are both in the Top 8 have first round byes in Paris
Novak took a wild card into Basel to try to add points to qualify for Turin, remember that was his decision ? he now has to at least make the SF in Paris to have a chance in Turin and no he dosent get a first round bye he isnt in the Top 8
BTW Jodar will make his debut in the Top Ten tomorrow ( Nov 2)
BTW.
There are some really interesting first round matches in Paris
Thats why I wish all M1000 were 7 days, instead of these long drawn out other M1000's
 
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Alcaraz dosent need the points he is already qualified for Turin
de Minaur has taken over Jodar's spot of 8 in the race to Turin, even if he loses the final tomorrow against Alcaraz he wont lose points
Only the Top 8 players have first round byes, meaning Alcaraz and de Minaur who are both in the Top 8 have first round byes in Paris
Novak took a wild card into Basel to try to add points to qualify for Turin, remember that was his decision ? he now has to at least make the SF in Paris to have a chance in Turin and no he dosent get a first round bye he isnt in the Top 8
BTW Jodar will make his debut in the Top Ten tomorrow ( Nov 2)
BTW.
There are some really interesting first round matches in Paris
Thats why I wish all M1000 were 7 days, instead of these long drawn out other M1000's
What is with Fils and Cobolli, do they have some injury concerns? Maybe 1 of them or both won't participate in ATP Finals. That could help Novak to play there.

Regarding long drawn out Masters, I think will see more top players lose on purpose in some of these tournaments. Carlos probably did it in Shanghai after he won 500.
 
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What is with Fils and Cobolli, do they have some injury concerns? Maybe 1 of them or both won't participate in ATP Finals. That could help Novak to play there.

Regarding long drawn out Masters, I think will see more top players lose on purpose in some of these tournaments. Carlos probably did it in Shanghai after he won 500.
Cobolli had scans it was a muscle strain, he will be okay for Paris
Fils had slight leg pain, will have scans, though he said he was confident of playing Paris
Well the top officials are not reading the room Don, players do not want or like these drawn out Masters 1000s and probably they will not push themselves to win in cases, especially when there is a GS just around the corner after some of these Masters 1000s are drawn out
Quite frankly I get bored, ATP thinking is the longer the tournament goes more bums on seats? meaning more money
 
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Only the most important ones, like Rome and Cincinnati (which precede a slam), should be 2 weeks. The rest can be done in one week. We don't need a 2-week Masters in the middle of a clay swing (Monte Carlo, Madrid), or summer hard court swing (Toronto). That's overkill.
 

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Only the most important ones, like Rome and Cincinnati (which precede a slam), should be 2 weeks. The rest can be done in one week. We don't need a 2-week Masters in the middle of a clay swing (Monte Carlo, Madrid), or summer hard court swing (Toronto). That's overkill

I disagree,
Firstly Monte Carlo Masters is one of the oldest clay tournaments on the calendar it is a 1 week tournament and the first true clay tournament of the year! it became a Masters 1000s series in 1990 ( it is not mandatory)

In 2021 Madrid became a 2 week Masters tournament co signed with the women, Spain has a long history in clay tennis so for you to think it is over kill? really? and not important, I dont think so, I doubt any Spanish tennis fans would agree with you, again it worked fine as a 1 week tournamemt

Roma became a 2 week Masters tournament in 2023? as a shared tournament, I have been attending Roma since I was a young woman and it was perfectly fine as a one week tournament,

Players have come out strongly and criticized the 2 weeks Masters tournament, and I agree with them, especially leading into a GS event
regardless if it is on clay or a hard court
Players have criticized the 2 week formats saying it increases physical exhaustion, raises the risk of injuries,less time for proper physical recovery between events
The Masters series used to work perfectly fine in a 1 week format, and I didnt hear players criticizing? before they introduced 2 week Masters, which has been heavily criticized by most of the players and fans!
 
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