The Rolex Paris Masters will see great things come and compete at the Accor Arena for the last Masters 1000 of the season. From October 31 to November 6, the best players in the world, as well as the French, will come to Paris with the desire to hold a major tournament during the season. If some arrive with the pressure to play a good tournament to ensure their place in the Masters, others will have only one objective, to lift the trophy! Overview of the favorites for the Masters 1000 Parisien.
Rolex Paris Masters: what line-up for this 49th edition?
It’s a dream field that awaits the spectators of the Rolex Paris Masters for this 2022 edition with 6 of the 7 best players in the ATP ranking present (only Alexander Zverev, not recovered from his injury, to forfeit). A royal cast that reassured the organizers, who have often seen the stars withdraw from this last meeting on French territory of the year. On the program the world number 1 and winner of the US Open Carlos Alcaraz, the winner of the Australian Open and Roland Garros Rafa Nadal, the six-time winner at Bercy Novak Djokovic or the unfortunate double finalist in Grand Slam this season ( Roland Garros and US Open), Casper Ruud. Without forgetting also the former world number 1 Daniil Medvedev, rarely has the Parisian tournament been so high!
The favorites for the Rolex Paris Masters, the last Masters 1000 of the season
If the field is dreaming of the Rolex Paris Masters this year, some players stand out as the opening of the tournament approaches. Presentation of the favorites for this 2022 edition at the Accor Arena:
Novak Djokovic for a 7th coronation?
Little seen in recent weeks on the tennis courts following his ban on entering North American territory, Novak Djokovic had to settle for ATP 250 tournaments to keep up the pace. Winner in Tel-Aviv then in Astana, Nole will arrive in Paris to defend his title magnificently acquired last year. Winner at Bercy in 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2019 and 2021, the Serb is much fresher than his opponents (by force of circumstance) and will seek a 7th title in the French capital.
Carlos Alcaraz, the new terror of the circuit
New world number 1 since his first Grand Slam title won in New York, Carlos Alcaraz has proven that he is a multi-surface player. Winner of the Masters 1000 in Miami and Madrid, the 19-year-old Spaniard is now expected with a target behind his back during each appearance. Although he remains less dominating indoors than on clay, the Iberian prodigy continues to progress during each major tournament, and there is no doubt that he will be one of the favorites for the Rolex Paris Masters 2022.
Daniil Medvedev, still without a major victory this season
World number 1 at the start of the year, Daniil Medvedev is having a mixed or even disappointing season. Having started his season with a final at the Australian Open, the Russian player then did not go beyond the 1/8th round at Roland Garros and New York. No final in Masters 1000, far from a status of top player on the circuit. The Russian tennis player will arrive in Paris on tiptoe, but will return to a room and a tournament that have served him well in the past. Winner in 2020 and runner-up in 2021, the winner of the US Open 2021 is very strong indoors and will be among the favorites to regain his crown.
Special Mentions : If some players are natural favourites, other tennis players could well have their say. Starting with Roland Garros and US Open finalist Casper Ruud. The power of the Norwegian can do damage during the week at the Rolex Paris Masters and he will be one to watch closely. Also watch out for Félix Augier-Aliassime, who has just won in Florence and Antwerp and who will arrive with full confidence and a fiery service. Finally, even if he has never won the Parisian tournament, it is difficult not to mention Rafael Nadal. The double Grand Slam winner this season (Australian Open and RG) remains a threat as soon as he enters a tennis court and even if he no longer has his 20-year-old legs, Rafa is capable of anything!
