Key Highlights
- Roland Garros champion Cam Norrie faces tough early challenges at the Rolex Paris Masters.
- Norrie’s opening round opponent is world No.43 Sebastian Baez, with a possible second-round clash against world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz.
- Jacob Fearnley faces a difficult task up against 12th seed Andrey Rublev in the first round of the tournament.
- The doubles draw includes Lloyd Glasspool, Julian Cash and Henry Patten having byes in the opening round.
Cam Norrie Set for Challenging Paris Masters Campaign
British tennis star Cam Norrie is on course to face Carlos Alcaraz in the second round of the upcoming Rolex Paris Masters, one of the season’s most prestigious ATP events. The 27/10/25 article outlines that Norrie will begin his campaign against world No.43 Sebastian Baez in the opening round. If successful, he will face a formidable opponent in Alcaraz, who is ranked world No.1 and has won eight titles this year including Roland Garros and the US Open.
The article notes that Norrie and Alcaraz have faced each other seven times previously, with Alcaraz leading their head-to-head record 5-2.
This encounter will mark Alcaraz’s first tournament since his victory in Tokyo last month. The Spaniard boasts a strong winning record of 67-7 this year.
Jacob Fearnley Faces Tough Task
In another significant draw, Jacob Fearnley, the qualifier, is set to face 12th seed Andrey Rublev in his first round match. Although Fearnley narrowly lost to Alexander Zverev at the Erste Bank Open last week, he has managed to progress through two rounds of qualifying for the Paris Masters.
Fearnley’s potential second-round opponent is yet to be determined but could include Learner Tien or Nuno Borges after a win. A victory against Rublev would see him potentially face Ben Shelton in the third round.
Doubles Draw: Byes and Potential Matchups
The doubles draw also features byes for Lloyd Glasspool, Julian Cash, and Henry Patten in the opening round. However, Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski will face French wild cards Theo Arribage and Albano Olivetti, while Luke Johnson and Sander Arends take on Nikola Mektic and Austin Krajicek.
The article concludes by reminding tennis enthusiasts that they can watch the Rolex Paris Masters exclusively on Sky Sports and NOW TV. Fans are encouraged to check out the full draw for more information on upcoming matches and player lists.
