Rolex Paris Masters 2025: Cam Norrie to Face Carlos Alcaraz; Jacob Fearnley Battles Rublev

The ATP Masters 1000 event in Paris will feature notable players Cam Norrie and Jacob Fearnley facing formidable challengers as the tournament unfolds.

Cam Norrie’s Journey Begins

British No.2 Cam Norrie will kick off his campaign against Sebastian Baez from Argentina, currently ranked No.43 in the world. Norrie has a strong track record against Baez, having won their previous two encounters in Lyon in 2022 and 2023, both tightly contested matches that went to three sets.

If Norrie emerges victorious from this opening match, he will face world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz in the second round. Alcaraz is a six-time Grand Slam champion, returning to competition after winning the ATP 500 title in Tokyo last month. This year, he boasts an impressive record of 67 wins against just 7 losses and has clinched eight titles, including both Roland Garros and the US Open.

Norrie vs. Alcaraz: A Competitive History

The two players have met seven times before. Their previous encounters include finals in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, as well as a quarter-final match at Wimbledon this year. Currently, Alcaraz leads their head-to-head record with five wins to Norrie’s two.

Jacob Fearnley Faces Rublev Challenge

Qualifier Jacob Fearnley will have his hands full as he squares off against 12th seed Andrey Rublev in the first round. Fearnley recently showcased his resilience by reaching the latter stages of the Erste Bank Open, where he narrowly lost to eventual runner-up Alexander Zverev.

This match will mark Fearnley’s first encounter with Rublev, who lost to Norrie in the opening round at the Vienna tournament last week. If Fearnley can secure a win, he could potentially advance to face either Learner Tien or Nuno Borges in the second round, followed by a possible match against Ben Shelton in the third round.

Doubles Competition Overview

• Lloyd Glasspool, Julian Cash, and Henry Patten have secured byes in the first round.
• Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski will compete against French wild cards Theo Arribage and Albano Olivetti.
• Luke Johnson and Sander Arends are set to challenge Nikola Mektic and Austin Krajicek.

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