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The season's final Masters event in Paris has kicked off on Monday and run till November 2. This year's Paris Masters, now into its 53rd edition, will be held at the dazzling La Defense Arena, marking the first time the ATP’s final Masters 1000 event will unfold at this futuristic venue. Last year’s champion Alexander Zverev returns with unfinished business, aiming to defend his crown after beating home favourite Ugo Humbert in the final in 2024. The German’s title defence, however, comes with a twist - new turf, new lighting, and a bigger crowd than ever before. The 56-player main draw retains its tight one-week format, a rarity shared only with Monte Carlo, while the top eight seeds enjoy byes into round two. In addition to 44 direct entrants, the field will feature four wildcards, seven qualifiers, and a special exempt for players making deep runs in Vienna or Basel. But even as the event boasts a star-studded lineup, some notable names are missing. Novak Djokovic, a record seven-time champion, has again opted out, echoing his 2024 decision. Injuries have sidelined Holger Rune, Jack Draper, and Frances Tiafoe, yet the draw still shines with former champions Daniil Medvedev (2020), Karen Khachanov (2018), and Zverev (2024). Still, the spotlight inevitably narrows to two men defining the 2025 season - World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and No. 2 Jannik Sinner. With the race for World No. 1 tightening after Sinner's title clinching performance in Vienna Open on Sunday and history beckoning, the Paris Masters stands as the ultimate test of endurance, ambition, and nerve. 2025 Paris Masters Prize Money: And for the victor? A handsome reward awaits - a share of €6.1 million (around $7.1 million) in total prize money, with the champion pocketing €946,610 (about $1.1 million) and 1,000 ranking points to close the ATP 1000 calendar in style. The the winning doubles team will split €290,410.
