Carlos Alcaraz's final official match on the ATP tour was 28 days in the past, on the event of the Tokyo ATP 500 last received towards Taylor Fritz. The Spanish ace was purported to take part within the Shanghai Rolex Masters – the penultimate Masters 1000 of the season – however determined to skip that occasion in China desirous to recharge his batteries and totally get better from the harm to his left ankle suffered on his debut in Japan. That challenge had not prevented him from profitable his eighth title in 2025, breaking his private document of victories throughout the identical season, but it surely had made him perceive that it was extra applicable to relaxation for a number of weeks in view of his targets within the latter a part of the 12 months.
The six-time Grand Slam champion – who’s undoubtedly going via the most effective season of his younger profession – participated within the second version of the 'Six Kings Slam' in Saudi Arabia final week and was defeated in straight units by his big rival Jannik Sinner, precisely as he had finished the earlier 12 months. In that match, the present world No.1 confirmed that he was on the high of his form but and struggled to search out the proper rhythm in indoor situations.
Because of this, the 22-year-old from Murcia instantly returned to Spain and labored exhausting collectively together with his group in the previous few days earlier than transferring to Paris for the final Masters 1000 of the season (which will probably be performed in a brand new venue beginning this 12 months, extra exactly on the 'Protection Enviornment').
Alcaraz will make his debut on Tuesday
The number one seed already is aware of that he’ll make his debut within the French capital on Tuesday 28 October towards the winner of the conflict between Sebastian Baez and Cameron Norrie. In case of victory, Carlitos can have a relaxation day on Wednesday and can return to motion on Thursday for the spherical of 16.
His debut in Paris will probably be in an evening session and Alcaraz can have the prospect to check his stage forward of the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin and the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna.
