Follow us on Google Discover With one more big event to go before the ATP Finals, all eyes are on the Paris Masters next week as some of the top players assemble for this ATP Masters 1000 tournament.
The ATP Tour season is coming to a close, and while the likes of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will already be thinking about the ATP Finals, others are still vying to get there.
With an abundance of points on offer, plus prestige and prize money, the likes of Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz will be keen to put on a show in France.
It’s one of the most exciting tournaments we’ve been treated to in a while, so let’s dive into all the details around the Paris Masters 2025, including who’s involved and what’s at stake.
Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty ImagesWhen is the Paris Masters?
The Paris Masters officially begins on Saturday, October 25 with qualifying rounds running through to Sunday, October 26.
The first round will start on Monday, October 27 with action lasting all week through to Sunday, November 2.
Where is the Paris Masters being played?
As usual, the Paris Masters will be hosted at the Accor Arena (also known as Bercy Arena) in Paris, France. It’s a multi-purpose venue that can hold up to 15,000 spectators for tennis events.
Play will take place on indoor hard courts. The venue has been in use since 1981.
Playing field for Paris Masters 2025
Some of the very best men’s players will be in Paris for the event. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will continue their rivalry, while the likes of Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, Alex de Minaur, Lorenzo Musetti, and current holder, Alexander Zverev will also be present.
Novak Djokovic must decide whether he will play another event this year, with his place in Paris in doubt. Jack Draper will not be playing due to an arm injury, while Holger Rune is also ruled out with an Achilles issue.
We will also see Casper Ruud, Félix Auger-Aliassime, Karen Khachanov, Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, Alexander Bublik, Jiri Lehecka, and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in action in Paris.
In terms of players outside the top 20, the likes of Camilo Ugo Carabelli, Miomir Kecmanovic, and Lorenzo Sonego will all take part.
We also know that Terence Atmane, Arthur Cazaux, Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot have all been given wildcard entries. Vacherot is looking to build on his Shanghai Masters success and could be one to watch in Paris.
Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty ImagesHow to watch Paris Masters 2025
As always, tennis fans in the US can watch live action from the ATP on the Tennis Channel or via the NBC Sports app.
The action starts on Monday, October 27 with coverage beginning at 7 a.m. ET and running through to 6 p.m. ET. There’s more coverage broadcast again at 11 p.m. ET.
On the Tuesday, you can tune in from 2 a.m. right through to 6 p.m. ET and it’s the same on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The Paris Masters semi-finals will be shown from 8:30 a.m. on the Saturday with coverage running through to 4:30 p.m. ET. Coverage for the final starts at 8 a.m. on the Sunday.
DayUS (Tennis Channel)UK (Sky Sports Tennis)Monday 27th7 a.m. ET10 a.m. GMTTuesday 28th2 a.m. ET10 a.m. GMTWednesday 29th2 a.m. ET10 a.m. GMTThursday 30th2 a.m. ET4:45 p.m. GMTFriday 31st2 a.m. ET10 a.m. GMTSaturday 1st8:30 a.m. ETTBCSunday 2nd8 a.m. ETTBCParis Masters coverage start times
In the UK, you’ll need a Sky Sports package where you can watch the action on Sky Sports Tennis and on the SkyGo app.
Coverage starts at 10 a.m. GMT on Monday through to Wednesday. On Thursday, you can watch from 4:45 p.m. GMT on Sky Sports Main Event. It’s back to a 10 a.m. start on Friday, though.
Details of the coverage times for the semi-finals and final have not been revealed just yet.
Prize money and points
There is a massive $7,118,645 on offer in the prize pot for the Paris Masters, with the winner claiming $1.1 million. The beaten finalist will receive $600,000.
Players will get just over $328,000 for making it to the semi-final, and just over $179,000 for getting to the quarter-finals.
There’s $95,760 for playing in the third round, $51,536 for playing in the second round, and those taking part in round one get $28,453.
As for ranking points, here’s how the spoils are shared for the Paris Masters:
Winner: 1,000 pointsFinalist: 650 pointsSemi-finalists: 400 pointsQuarter-finalists: 200 pointsRound 3: 100 pointsRound 2: 50 pointsRound 1: 10 pointsParis Masters 2025 predictions
The team at The Tennis Gazette put forward their expert opinions on who will win the Paris Masters 2025, with two clear favourites.
Matthew Johns: Carlos Alcaraz has already shown how seriously he is taking the Paris Masters this year by arriving to the tournament earlier than usual. Despite his relatively poor results at the event previously, I think he is going to go all the way in 2025 and add another trophy to his ever-growing collection.
George Patten: It’s hard to bet against Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner winning any tournament these days, but the Paris Masters hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for either player over recent years. With that being the case, perhaps the likes of Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev, former winners in Bercy, can step up and take the crown. As the defending champion, Zverev will surely be determined to hold on to his title and remind fans why he is still one of the best players in the world.
Peter Lynch: It’s the easy option, but I think Jannik Sinner will be the player to beat in Paris. He’s in ruthless form right now, and will be eyeing a strong build-up to the ATP Finals.