Paris Masters: Carlos Alcaraz Beats Nicolas Jarry to Reach Round of 16
Alcaraz Ease Past Jarry to Start Paris Campaign
Carlos Alcaraz opened his campaign at the Paris Masters on Tuesday with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Chilean Nicolas Jarry. After receiving a bye through the first round, Alcaraz took a 3-0 lead in his round of 32 match but was reigned back in by Jarry, before eventually claiming the first set 7-5. However, Alcaraz was in commanding form in the second set, giving his Chilean opponent only one game as he raced to victory.
"It’s been two years since I have won a match here in Paris.. so every time that I keep going is a gift for me," said the 21-year-old Spaniard. "I’m just really happy to get through the opening set, it was really important for me to come into the second with more confidence. I (need) time to get used to the speed of the court."
Favourite to Win First Title
Alcaraz is the heavy favourite to win his first title on the hard court at Bercy Arena after Italian world No 1 Jannik Sinner withdrew from the tournament earlier on Tuesday due to an intestinal virus. He will face either Frenchman Ugo Humbert or American Marcos Giron in the round of 16.
Upsets in the Singles Main Draw
Argentinean Francisco Cerundolo edged Russian sixth seed Andrey Rublev 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (7-5) in a two-set match that lasted nearly two hours 20 minutes. Poland’s 12th seed Hubert Hurkacz was also upset as he succumbed to a 1-6, 3-6 defeat to American Alex Michelsen, with play lasting just over 50 minutes.
Other Matches of the Day
Alex de Minaur beat Mariano Navone of Argentina 7-5, 6-1 to keep alive his chances of reaching the ATP Finals next month. Also still in the hunt for Turin is Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas, who eased into the round of 16 with a 6-3, 6-4 win over of Alejandro Tabilo of Chile.
Holger Rune enjoyed a regulation 6-4, 6-4 win over Matteo Arnaldi, while American Ben Shelton fought through in three sets against hometown hope Corentin Moutet. In another France-against-US battle, 21-year-old French wildcard Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard beat Frances Tiafoe 6-7 (5-7), 7-6 (7-4), 6-3.
Conclusion
It was a day of upsets in the singles main draw as several top seeds fell to defeat. Alcaraz’s win sets him up for a potentially promising run in the round of 16, where he will face either Frenchman Ugo Humbert or American Marcos Giron. The strong field at the Paris Masters promises to deliver exciting matches, and fans are eager to see which players will emerge victorious.
FAQs
Q: Who did Carlos Alcaraz beat in his first match at the Paris Masters?
A: Carlos Alcaraz beat Chilean Nicolas Jarry 7-5, 6-1 in his first match at the Paris Masters.
Q: Who withdrew from the tournament due to an intestinal virus?
A: Italian world No 1 Jannik Sinner withdrew from the tournament earlier on Tuesday due to an intestinal virus.
Q: Who are the other top seeds to have won their matches today?
A: Alex de Minaur, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Holger Rune all won their matches on Tuesday.