The final ATP Masters 1000 of the season is underway. Qualifying for the Rolex Paris Masters began today at Paris La Défense Arena, with the main draw running from Monday 2 to Sunday 8 November.
This year’s edition has a very different look. Defending champion Jannik Sinner has ended his season with a right knee injury, and last year’s runner-up Félix Auger-Aliassime is also out. That leaves new world No. 1 Alexander Zverev as top seed, with Carlos Alcaraz seeded second. With the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin straight after, Paris is the last chance to collect big ranking points this year. Check also our betting tips for the 2026 Paris Masters.
Schedule
The singles final is on Sunday 8 November, not before 3 p.m. local time. All times are Paris time (CET).
| Date | Round | Start time |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 Nov | Qualifying | 11:00 |
| Mon 2 – Thu 5 Nov | First round to third round | 11:00 |
| Fri 6 Nov | Quarter-finals | 12:00 |
| Sat 7 Nov | Semi-finals | from 11:30 |
| Sun 8 Nov | Doubles final | 12:30 |
| Sun 8 Nov | Singles final | not before 15:00 |
A wheelchair tennis event (ITF WC500) runs alongside from 6 to 8 November. Off court, Gael Monfils will get a farewell ceremony on Tuesday night, and Boris Becker, the tournament’s youngest-ever champion, will present this year’s trophy.
Prize money
The total purse is €6,309,095, up from €6,128,940 in 2025, and the singles champion takes home €974,370 plus 1,000 ranking points.
| Singles round reached | Prize money | Ranking points |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | €974,370 | 1,000 |
| Finalist | €532,120 | 650 |
| Semi-finalist | €290,960 | 400 |
| Quarter-finalist | €158,700 | 200 |
| Round of 16 | €84,890 | 100 |
| Round of 32 | €45,520 | 50 |
| Round of 64 | €25,220 | 10 |
The winning doubles team splits €298,950.
Top players and the draw
Zverev and Alcaraz sit at opposite ends of the draw, so they can only meet in the final. The top eight seeds receive first-round byes in the 56-player field.
- Alexander Zverev (1): The 2024 Paris champion will be honoured with an ATP ceremony for reaching No. 1. He opens against the winner of Lorenzo Musetti vs Hubert Hurkacz, with Learner Tien (15) a possible third-round opponent and Novak Djokovic or Alex de Minaur projected in the quarter-finals.
- Carlos Alcaraz (2): Paris is the one big indoor title missing from his CV; his best result here is a quarter-final. A four-month wrist layoff means he arrives fresher than usual, but his opener is tricky: Alex Michelsen or Jiri Lehecka, likely on Thursday.
- Novak Djokovic (10): The record seven-time champion opens against Monaco’s Valentin Vacherot. Tournament director Cédric Pioline has hinted this could be one of Djokovic’s last visits to Paris.
- Ben Shelton (3), Daniil Medvedev and Flavio Cobolli lead the chasing pack, with Alex de Minaur (8) also seeded.
- Home hopes: Arthur Fils, Ugo Humbert and Arthur Gea lead the French charge. No Frenchman has won the title since Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in 2008.
Alongside Sinner and Auger-Aliassime, Alexander Bublik, Joao Fonseca and Jakub Mensik withdrew from the entry list. Holger Rune is in the draw on a protected ranking.
Where to watch the 2026 Paris Masters
Tennis TV streams every match live worldwide; local broadcasters are listed below.
| Region | Channel / platform | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | Tennis TV | Live streaming of all courts (subscription) |
| France | france.tv, France 4, France 3 | Free: the day’s best match daily at 19:00 on france.tv, a semi-final on France 4, the final on France 3 and france.tv |
| UK | Sky Sports Tennis, NOW | Exclusive live coverage |
| USA | Tennis Channel | TV and the Tennis Channel app |
For other countries, check the ATP’s TV schedule for your local rights holder.
Quick facts
| Venue | Paris La Défense Arena (Plénitude Arena), Nanterre; up to 15,000 fans |
| Surface | Indoor hard court |
| Draw | 56 singles, top 8 seeds get byes |
| 2025 champions | Jannik Sinner (singles); Harri Heliövaara / Henry Patten (doubles) |
| Most titles | Novak Djokovic, 7 |
| Last French champion | Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, 2008 |
| Tournament director | Cédric Pioline |
