Top three title favourites to win ATP Paris Masters 2024

Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic have withdrawn from the Paris Masters 2024.

Top seed Jannik Sinner pulled out of the tournament as the main draw of the Paris Masters 2024 got underway from October 28 (Monday). Last year’s defending champion, Novak Djokovic, has also already pulled out of the ATP 1000 event.

Meanwhile, the likes of Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and more are still in the race. Thus, without further ado, let’s take a look at the top three favourites to win Paris Masters 2024:

3. Jack Draper

Briton Jack Draper has a decent chance of winning the 2024 Paris Masters. Draper has been in stellar form since September. He initially reached the semifinals of the US Open with memorable wins over Tomas Machac and Alex de Minaur. However, he lost to ATP World No. #1 Sinner in straight sets in the last four after vomiting several times on the court.

The Brit was later forced to withdraw from the Japan Open in the quarterfinals, where he was facing Ugo Humbert. Nevertheless, Jack Draper made a strong comeback in Vienna by winning his first ATP 500 title. Seeded seventh, he defeated Lorenzo Musetti and Karen Khachanov in the semifinal and final, respectively.

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2. Stefanos Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas has been involved in a lot of drama in 2024. The Greek tennis star has also not been in his top form since May. Tsitsipas, a two-time Grand Slam runner-up, has failed to perform to his actual calibre. However, the 26-year-old has a decent opportunity to perform well on the hardcourts in the French capital.

The Greek tennis star has always found first-round matches challenging. Interestingly, the 10th seed has cleared the first hurdle by stunning Spain’s Roberto Carballés Baena 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. He then defeated Alejandro Tabilo of Chile in the second round 6-3, 6-4 to stay in the hunt for a second ATP 1000 title in 2024.

1. Carlos Alcaraz

Four-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz is the second seed at the 2024 Paris Masters. In the absence of Sinner and Djokovic, the Spaniard automatically becomes the top favourite. However, since the Paris Olympics, Alcaraz’s performance has been less consistent.

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He was eliminated early in the Cincinnati Masters, the US Open, and the Shanghai Masters. Meanwhile, he guided team Europe to glory at the 2024 Laver Cup and won the China Open by defeating Jannik Sinner in the final.

Carlos Alcaraz will face competition from the likes of Alexander Zverev, Jack Draper, Lorenzo Musetti, and more. However, he’s expected to win the tournament.

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