The last one Masters 1000 of the season leaves no room for distractions, especially for Italians. From Sinner, leader of a compact and fierce group, to young people like Cobolli e Darderi, Parigi-Bercy represents the possibility of consolidating the progress made. The tournament presents itself as a challenge as arduous as it is stimulating, with the prospect of a great finale Alcaraz-Sinner that would make all enthusiasts dream.
Il Paris Masters has a long tradition, which began in 1986: the one which will open soon will be the last edition to be held atAccor Arena, before transferring to Arena Defense Of Nanterre In the 2025.
Il Paris Masters 2024 promises to be one of the most anticipated events of the tennis season. Among great absences like that of Novak Djokovic and a lineup of stars ready to battle, the tournament is the last big test before ATP Finals in Turin. The Italians are ready to have their say with world number one in the lead, Jannik Sinner.
Sinner in Paris-Bercy: hard walk with a view of Alcaraz
Jannik Sinner arrives at Bercy as number one in the world, thanks to the recent victory at Six Kings Slam. The draw exempted him from the first round, offering him a direct passage to the second, where (Tuesday 29th or Wednesday 30th) one of Ben Shelton e Happy Auger-Also.
The challenge with Shelton represents already beaten ground for Sinner, with a favorable record of 4-1. In case of victory, an equally intense third round awaits, where he could meet his compatriot Matteo Arnaldi, returning from continuous growth and looking forward to his first experience in Parigi-Bercy.
In case of further advancement, Sinner would find itself facing opponents of the caliber of Zverev o Rublev, with the possibility of an epic challenge in the final against Carlos Alcaraz. The latter is on the other side of the table, and a clash between them would close the tournament on a perfect note. A win here at Bercy it would be the culmination of an extraordinary year for the Italian.
Musetti, Arnaldi, Berrettini, Darderi and Cobolli: the Italians in Paris-Bercy
Lorenzo Musetti: Located at the top of the board, Musetti is preparing for a challenging initial match (Monday 28th or Tuesday 29th) against the German Jan-Lennard Struff, an opponent he has already defeated in 2022 in Sofia. Musetti return to Parigi-Bercy for the fourth time, with a good precedent in the quarterfinals of 2022. For him too, a progression would mean meeting possible opponents of great caliber such as Stefanos Tsitsipas o Rublev.
Matteo Arnaldi: It is drawn against Holger Rune, a meeting that promises to be a challenging test. Arnaldi he earned his first participation in the Paris Masters with a growth path that has led it to compete with the best in the world. Having overcome Rune, he could meet Sinner in an all-Italian third round, a scenario that would add charm to the tournament.
Matteo Berrettini: per Berrettini, entered the main draw thanks to the withdrawal of Sebastian Korda, the boot is against Alexei Popyrin. If he wins, a potential dream match awaits him Daniil Medvedev, top seed and formidable challenger. After a period of difficulty, the tournament Bercy represents for Berrettini an opportunity to end the season on a high note.
Luciano Darderi: in his first appearance at Bercy, Darderi will challenge the Dutch Greek track, already winner in the only previous comparison at Roland Garros. Having overcome this challenge, Darderi he may encounter progressively more complex opponents, and his resistance will be tested on the stage of Bercy.
Flavio Cobolli: the young Italian is not yet certain of participating due to the shoulder problem reported to Vienna Open: if he were to be there, he will be called upon to make a difficult debut against Richard Gasquet, veteran who will play his last edition of the tournament. Cobolli enters the quarter of Alcaraz, a combination that makes his journey in the tournament even more interesting.
Paris-Bercy Masters 2024, the calendar
The tournament will start on Monday 28 October and will end on Sunday 3 November. Between tight matches and twists, the matches will be held daily until the final, scheduled for 3pm.
Paris-Bercy Masters 2024, the prize money
Winner: €919,075 and 1000 ATP points
Finalist: €501,880 and 650 ATP points
Semifinalists: €274,425 and 400 ATP points
