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Carlos Alcaraz reacts as Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev suffer shock defeats at the Paris Masters

Carlos Alcaraz remains in the Paris Masters draw, while a number of top players including Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev crashed out. Alcaraz beat Alex…

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Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Carlos Alcaraz reacted to shock early exits for Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev at the Paris Masters.
Alcaraz defeated Alex Michelsen 7-6(4), 6-3 to secure his place in the last 16.
Djokovic lost to Rinky Hijikata, while new world number one Zverev was defeated by Lorenzo Musetti.

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Carlos Alcaraz shared his thoughts on the string of upsets at the Paris Masters after top seeds Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev suffered early exits. Alcaraz progressed by defeating Alex Michelsen 7-6(4), 6-3 to extend his winning run to six matches. He noted that the compact one-week tournament format makes every round highly challenging for the top players.

Zverev fell to Lorenzo Musetti, while Djokovic was beaten by Rinky Hijikata on a day of major seeded departures. Alcaraz, now the highest-ranked competitor remaining in the tournament, noted the fast indoor conditions in Paris and is set to face Matteo Berrettini in the next round.

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Carlos Alcaraz reacts as Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev suffer shock defeats at the Paris Masters

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