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Round 2 of the ATP Paris Masters in Bercy continues to roll and brings the return of Rafael Nadal. Who do you think will win on Wednesday?

Moutet is actually at his career-high of #64, and although he hasn’t really inspired in his deep run inside the top 100, he did just come through Borna Coric in Round 1. He has won three tournaments in a row, and although it’s a long shot to make it a fourth because of the strength of this draw, he should at least make a deep run. Cameron Norrie looked better earlier in the season, and has dipped the last couple months. Musetti is thought of as a clay courter, but he is above .500 on hard court this year, and just came through Marin Cilic in Round 1, after winning the aforementioned hard court title. The Italian recently came through Matteo Berrettini for a title in Naples, and sits at his career-high of #23. Round 2 of the ATP Paris Masters in Bercy continues to roll and brings the return of Rafael Nadal.

Results from the ATP Paris Masters on Wednesday (x denotes seeding; players representing Russia and Belarus are banned from competing under the name or flag ...

Wednesday. At Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy. Paris. Purse: €5,415,410. Surface: Hardcourt indoor. PARIS (AP) _ Results Wednesday from Paris Masters at ...

Corentin Moutet edged out Borna Coric 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 (ATP)

Jack Draper: tuesday : Tuesday in Paris Grigor Dimitrov : Tuesday in Paris Stan Wawrinka : Tuesday in Paris

Novak Djokovic and Andrey Rublev won their respective matches on Tuesday to advance to third round action at the Paris Masters.

Hurkacz served 20 aces, including on both set points, and saved all eight break points he faced. The seventh-seeded Rublev beat Isner for the first time in four meetings. "From the baseline I was feeling really confident,'' Rublev said. [Carlos Alcaraz](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3782), [Rafael Nadal](http://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=261), [Stefanos Tsitsipas](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2869), [Casper Ruud](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2989), [Daniil Medvedev](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2383) and Djokovic have already qualified for the eight-man tournament. The Serb converted his first match point with a backhand volley. [Pablo Carreno Busta](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=1590) ousted [Albert Ramos-Vinolas](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=1766) 6-3, 6-3, French qualifier [Corentin Moutet](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2886) stunned [Borna Coric](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2202) 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, [Daniel Evans](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=901) overcame [Brandon Nakashima](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3774) 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, [Jack Draper](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3856) beat [Arthur Rinderknech](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3511) 6-3, 6-4, lucky loser [Fabio Fognini](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=669) defeated [Arthur Fils](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=10052) 7-6 (5), 6-7 (4), 6-2, and [Tommy Paul](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2964) dispatched [Roberto Bautista Agut](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=1733) 6-4, 6-4. [Andrey Rublev](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2642) and [Hubert Hurkacz](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2726) stayed in contention for the two remaining spots at the ATP Finals. [John Isner](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=1023) 6-2, 6-3 in the second round while Hurkacz edged wild-card entry [Adrian Mannarino](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=1266) 7-6 (5), 6-4 in the first round. Hurkacz hit a forehand return winner at 5-4 in the second set to convert his only break point of the match. [Karen Khachanov](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2367) or [Marc-Andrea Huesler](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3481). [Novak Djokovic](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=296) started his chase for a record-extending 39th Masters title by beating [Maxime Cressy](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3747) of the United States 7-6 (1), 6-4 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Tuesday. Isner dropped serve twice in the opening set and Rublev capitalized on three forehand errors by the American to break for a 3-1 lead in the second.

Novak Djokovic didn't give face a single break point as a dominant display of serving against Maxime Cressy sent the Serbian into the last 16.

There was only one sign of nerves from the 35-year-old, a double fault at 30-15, but he responded with an ace to set up two match points – and only needed one to take the victory. Yet another double fault from the American handed the Serbian two more break points and this time he made no mistake, dispatching a forehand to break Cressy’s serve for the first time and give himself the chance to serve for the match. Djokovic earned a break point in the opening game of the second set, but a well-executed serve and volley – not for the first time – helped Cressy recover to hold. A fifth double fault of the match from Cressy gave Djokovic an early opening and he took full advantage, winning all his points on serve and bounding across the court to flick a forehand winner past the American at the net to make it 5-1 at the change of ends. The former world No.1 then seized the only break of the match at the opportune moment to go 5-4 up in the second, before serving out with ease in a match in which he won 48 of his 54 points on serve. Djokovic’s victory was his 10th on the ATP Tour in a row, continuing a strong end to the season after victories in Tel Aviv and Astana in October.

Novak Djokovic defeats Paris-born American Maxime Cressy in the second round at the Rolex Paris Masters.

The 23-year-old now holds a 48-19 record on the season, having reached finals in Miami, [Roland Garros](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/roland-garros/520/overview) and at the [US Open](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/us-open/560/overview). [Nitto ATP Finals](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/nitto-atp-finals/605/overview) later this month. "It does change a lot because not only do you have to get the return back, but you hav to put it under his feet, which is very difficult to do," he explained. He is seeking his fifth title of the season after triumphs at Rome, "I had to lock in, I had to not give him gifts and points," Djokovic said. [Lorenzo Musetti](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/lorenzo-musetti/m0ej/overview) or [Nikoloz Basilashvili](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/nikoloz-basilashvili/bg23/overview). The American hit 15 aces and 10 double faults overall as he remained committed to his aggressive game plan. In a 7-6(1), 6-4 win against the Paris-born American, Djokovic was imperious on serve, which freed him up in his attempts to unlock Cressy's booming delivery. "A break came at the right time, perfect time actually. Cressy hung tough in the opening set, saving three break points with his all-out attack, but two double faults in the tie-break were more than enough for Djokovic to seal the set. I had my chances [in the] first set to break him, second as well. "When you play someone that serves this well — first and second serve — you don't have much room to relax and maybe play kind of a softer few games.

Results from the ATP Paris Masters on Tuesday (x denotes seeding; players representing Russia and Belarus are banned from competing under the name or flag ...

The six-time Paris Masters champion Novak Djokovic is through into the third round at the season's last Masters 1000 event. Novak took down Maxime Cressy ...

Maxime denied a break point at the start of the second set with a volley winner, and they stayed neck and neck until 4-4. Novak held at love in the seventh game with an unreturned serve and earned three break chances in the next one from 40-0 down! Djokovic settled into a fine rhythm and barely lost a point behind the initial shot in the opening set.

Defending champion Novak Djokovic opened his Paris Masters campaign with a routine 7-6(1) 6-4 win over Maxime Cressy on Tuesday, while Andrey Rublev and ...

As soon as I was returning and the ball was in play, I felt I had an advantage and wasn't nervous." "A break came at the right time, perfect time actually. "It was very intense, just a lot of pressure.

Results from the ATP Paris Masters on Wednesday (x denotes seeding; players representing Russia and Belarus are banned from competing under the name or flag ...

Alex de Minaur hung tough Wednesday to roar back and clinch a dramatic second-round upset against Daniil Medvedev at the Rolex Paris Masters.

I’m happy with the way I played, I’m happy with the level of tennis I brought when I had to and [it was] a great start.” Some trademark De Minaur defence had earlier clinched the first set for the Australian, who scrambled to put up a high ball on set point at 5-4, 30/40 before the fourth seed mishit the smash long. With the victory, De Minaur equalled his best showing in Paris, where he also reached the third round in 2019 and 2020. Despite that disappointment, he was again aggressive on return at 6-5 and a Medvedev double fault on match point at 30/40 confirmed the biggest win of the World No. The win against World No. De Minaur wore down the 2020 champion and 2021 finalist Medvedev with a combination of relentless retrieving and nerveless serving at big moments, saving 12 of 15 break points he faced.

Alex de Minaur beat fourth-seeded Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 2-6, 7-5 in the second round of the Paris Masters.

Tsitsipas raced to a 3-0 lead in the first set. But the Russian capitalized on unforced errors by De Minaur to break twice in the second set. I was serving well, I was very calm in important moments, and it paid off.” After rallying from a 2-0 deficit in the final set, De Minaur failed to convert his first two match points at 5-4. “I just tried to wait for my right ball and just back myself and back my volley. But the Australian got two more chances at 6-5.

The final ATP Masters event of the year is a truly loaded one in Paris. Who do you think will win on Wednesday in the French capital?

De Minaur is a player that likes pace on the ball and Medvedev is not a player that plays with pace. He’s won more matches than he has in any season, unsurprising given his movement and ability to redirect pace is right up there with the best on tour. It’s something Taylor Fritz is going to have to accept as he plays the part of potential Parisian party-pooper. After going ten consecutive events mid-season without making a quarterfinal, he’s made the final of Seoul, the semis in Tokyo, the quarters in Stockholm and the final of Vienna. [Gilles Simon’s career](https://lastwordonsports.com/tennis/2021/03/23/2021-is-the-end-for-monfils-gasquet-and-the-old-french-guard/) hung by a thread against Andy Murray in the previous round. Today we’re excited to predict Medvedev’s second-round meeting with Alex De Minaur and the tough second-rounds of Taylor Fritz, Pablo Carreno Busta and Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Alex De Minaur edged out Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 2-6, 7-5 (ATP)

Gilles Simon: wednesday in Paris His best finish in any Masters 1000 this year was reaching the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Masters. Holger Rune: wednesday in Paris Denis Shapovalov: wednesday in Paris Rafael Nadal: wednesday in Paris Cameron Norrie: wednesday in Paris Actually, I think I had my chances to win the match. This is De Minaur’s first win against a Top-10 opponent and first win against Medvedev in five matches. And he managed to keep enough pressure on me at the end of the match to win.” “I think even third set I had the break up, and he played amazing game on my serve where I served only first serves, and he made some winners. This is the biggest upset in the tournament so far after Jannick Sinner’s elimination against Lorenzo Musetti (first round) “I think he played pretty well,” the Russian stated.

Tennis - Medvedev lost to de Minaur in three sets in the Paris Masters second round.

De Minaur broke back at 15 in game four for 2-2 and saved a break point in games five and nine to remain on the positive side. Daniil served for the set in game eight and defended a break point with a volley winner. Medvedev sprayed an error with a routine forehand on a break chance in game five before stealing the rival's serve at 4-2 to extend the gap. Daniil raised his level in the second set and pushed stronger on the return. Medvedev survived break points in the second game to avoid an early setback, and they both served well in the following seven games. Daniil fell to Alex de Minaur 6-4, 2-6, 7-5 in two hours and 46 minutes, suffering his fourth first-match loss of the season and dropping the last year's 600 points.

Alex de Minaur upset fourth-seeded Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 2-6, 7-5 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday.

Tsitsipas raced to a 3-0 lead in the first set. But the Russian capitalized on unforced errors by De Minaur to break twice in the second set. Musetti next faces third-seeded [Casper Ruud](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2989). I was serving well, I was very calm in important moments, and it paid off." After rallying from a 2-0 deficit in the final set, De Minaur failed to convert his first two match points at 5-4. But the Australian got two more chances at 6-5.

Felix Auger-Aliassime produced a remarkable recovery to fend off Mikael Ymer and extend his winning streak to 14 matches on Wednesday at the Rolex Paris ...

The Pole needed to reach the final to have a chance of qualifying for the season finale in Turin, but the 19-year-old Rune prevailed 7-5, 6-1 to book a third-round clash against [Andrey Rublev](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/andrey-rublev/re44/overview). [Felix Auger-Aliassime](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/felix-auger-aliassime/ag37/overview) Vs. [Nitto ATP Finals](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/nitto-atp-finals/605/overview) for the first time. The Stockholm champion has now won 15 of his past 17 matches in the European indoor hard-court season. That added extra toughness to the match.” Definitely today was a tough one, not only just the game but the way he was playing as well, he was making me work a lot. Yet the Canadian dug deep to hold his serve before roaring back to complete a thrilling 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(6) triumph in three hours and 30 minutes at the ATP Masters 1000 event. "Here, I'm just trying to give my best. In his match against Ymer, Auger-Aliassime kept himself alive by excelling at crucial moments — the Canadian converted four of five break points he had while saving 14 of 17 that he faced. According to Tennis Data Innovation’s “I played better and better, coming through the court much better, serving better. [Felix Auger-Aliassime](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/felix-auger-aliassime/ag37/overview) produced a remarkable recovery to fend off [Mikael Ymer](https://www.atptour.com/en/players/mikael-ymer/y268/overview) and extend his winning streak to 14 matches on Wednesday at the [Rolex Paris Masters](https://www.atptour.com/en/tournaments/paris/352/overview).

Montreal's Felix Auger-Aliassime kept his winning streak alive with a razor-thin 6-7 (6), 6-4, 7-6 (6) win over Sweden's Mikael Ymer in second-round action ...

Tsitsipas raced to a 3-0 lead in the first set. But the Russian capitalized on unforced errors by De Minaur to break twice in the second set. I was serving well, I was very calm in important moments, and it paid off." After rallying from a 2-0 deficit in the final set, De Minaur failed to convert his first two match points at 5-4. Auger-Aliassime won on his second match point opportunity to end a marathon match that took three and a half hours to complete. Auger-Aliassime entered Paris ranked sixth in the ATP Finals qualifying standings. "I was moving well, I was dictating well. It's something that I tried to implement a lot more. But the Australian got two more chances at 6-5. Alcaraz lost a break in the eighth game but hit a forehand pass on the run to break again for a 5-4 lead before grabbing the first set with a forehand winner. He then hit a forehand winner across court to break Evans in the opening game of the second, before converting his first match point with an ace. "I just tried to wait for my right ball and just back myself and back my volley.

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