2019 Rolex Paris Masters - ATP Masters 1000 - General Discussion

[Enceladus]

Defending champion: Karen Khachanov

Former Paris Masters champions, who will participating in the 2019 tournament: Novak Djokovic (2009, 2013-15), Jo-Willfried Tsonga (2008), Roger Federer (2011)

Official website:

Rolex Paris Masters official website

Retrouvez sur le site officiel toute l'information sur le Rolex Paris Masters, le plus grand tournoi de tennis indoor au monde qui rassemble chaque année à Paris les 50 meilleurs joueurs mondiaux à l'AccordHotels Arena.

www.rolexparismasters.com

Wiki-link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Rolex_Paris_Masters_–_Singles#Draw (here you will find the form of a draw when it will released)
Edition: 48th
Date: 28 October – 3 November
Category: Masters 1000
Number of players in main draw: 48S
Prize money: €5,207,405
Surface: Hard (indoor environment)
Location: Paris, France
Venue: Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy
TV broadcast:

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ATP entry list:
Main Draw
1 Djokovic, Novak (SRB)
2 Nadal, Rafael (ESP)
3 Federer, Roger (SUI)
4 Medvedev, Daniil (RUS)
5 Thiem, Dominic (AUT)
6 Zverev, Alexander (GER)
7 Tsitsipas, Stefanos (GRE)
8 Nishikori, Kei (JPN)
9 Khachanov, Karen (RUS)
10 Bautista Agut, Roberto (ESP)
11 Fognini, Fabio (ITA)
12 Monfils, Gael (FRA)
13 Berrettini, Matteo (ITA)
14 Goffin, David (BEL)
15 Coric, Borna (CRO)
16 Schwartzman, Diego (ARG)
17 Basilashvili, Nikoloz (GEO)
18 Anderson, Kevin (RSA)
19 Wawrinka, Stan (SUI)
20 Isner, John (USA)
21 Auger-Aliassime, Felix (CAN)
22 Pella, Guido (ARG)
23 Paire, Benoit (FRA)
24 Raonic, Milos (CAN)
25 Dimitrov, Grigor (BUL)
26 Pouille, Lucas (FRA)
26 Gasquet, Richard (FRA) PR
27 Kyrgios, Nick (AUS)
28 Cilic, Marin (CRO)
29 Lajovic, Dusan (SRB)
30 Fritz, Taylor (USA)
31 De Minaur, Alex (AUS)
32 Edmund, Kyle (GBR)
33 Shapovalov, Denis (CAN)
34 Garin, Cristian (CHI)
35 Verdasco, Fernando (ESP)
36 Hurkacz, Hubert (POL)
37 Simon, Gilles (FRA)

Alternates
38 Rublev, Andrey (RUS)
39 Struff, Jan-Lennard (GER)
40 Djere, Laslo (SRB)
42 Albot, Radu (MDA)
43 Tiafoe, Frances (USA)
44 Cuevas, Pablo (URU)
45 Querrey, Sam (USA)
46 Ramos-Vinolas, Albert (ESP)
47 Evans, Daniel (GBR)
48 Kecmanovic, Miomir (SRB)

Qualifying Draw
35 Tsonga, Jo-Wilfried (FRA)
37 Carreno Busta, Pablo (ESP)
39 Djere, Laslo (SRB)
40 Opelka, Reilly (USA)
43 Evans, Daniel (GBR)
44 Mannarino, Adrian (FRA)
45 Querrey, Sam (USA)
46 Ramos-Vinolas, Albert (ESP)
47 Albot, Radu (MDA)
48 Cuevas, Pablo (URU)
50 Kecmanovic, Miomir (SRB)
51 Tiafoe, Frances (USA)
54 Bublik, Alexander (KAZ)
55 Sonego, Lorenzo (ITA)
56 Londero, Juan Ignacio (ARG)
57 Kukushkin, Mikhail (KAZ)
58 Millman, John (AUS)
59 Ruud, Casper (NOR)
60 Krajinovic, Filip (SRB)
61 Lopez, Feliciano (ESP)

Alternates
62 Andujar, Pablo (ESP)
63 Sousa, Joao (POR)
64 Norrie, Cameron (GBR)
65 Humbert, Ugo (FRA)
66 Herbert, Pierre-Hugues (FRA)
67 Berankis, Ricardas (LTU)
70 Fucsovics, Marton (HUN)
71 Chardy, Jeremy (FRA)
72 Seppi, Andreas (ITA)
73 Bedene, Aljaz (SLO)
74 Jarry, Nicolas (CHI)
75 Nishioka, Yoshihito (JPN)
76 Delbonis, Federico (ARG)
77 Carballes Baena, Roberto (ESP)
78 Kohlschreiber, Philipp (GER)

 

[octobrina10]

Defending champion: Karen Khachanov

Former Paris Masters champions, who will participating in the 2019 tournament: Novak Djokovic (2009, 2013-15), Jo-Willfried Tsonga (2008), Roger Federer (2011)

Official website:

Rolex Paris Masters official website

Retrouvez sur le site officiel toute l'information sur le Rolex Paris Masters, le plus grand tournoi de tennis indoor au monde qui rassemble chaque année à Paris les 50 meilleurs joueurs mondiaux à l'AccordHotels Arena.

www.rolexparismasters.com

Wiki-link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_Rolex_Paris_Masters_–_Singles#Draw (here you will find the form of a draw when it will released)
Edition: 48th
Date: 28 October – 3 November
Category: Masters 1000
Number of players in main draw: 48S
Prize money: €5,207,405
Surface: Hard (indoor environment)
Location: Paris, France
Venue: Palais omnisports de Paris-Bercy
TV broadcast:

TV Schedule | ATP Tour | Tennis

Tennis TV broadcast schedule for ATP Tour and Grand Slam tournaments. See where to watch the likes of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic.

www.atptour.com

ATP entry list:
Main Draw
1 Djokovic, Novak (SRB)
2 Nadal, Rafael (ESP)
3 Federer, Roger (SUI)
4 Medvedev, Daniil (RUS)
5 Thiem, Dominic (AUT)
6 Zverev, Alexander (GER)
7 Tsitsipas, Stefanos (GRE)
8 Nishikori, Kei (JPN)
9 Khachanov, Karen (RUS)
10 Bautista Agut, Roberto (ESP)
11 Fognini, Fabio (ITA)
12 Monfils, Gael (FRA)
13 Berrettini, Matteo (ITA)
14 Goffin, David (BEL)
15 Coric, Borna (CRO)
16 Schwartzman, Diego (ARG)
17 Basilashvili, Nikoloz (GEO)
18 Anderson, Kevin (RSA)
19 Wawrinka, Stan (SUI)
20 Isner, John (USA)
21 Auger-Aliassime, Felix (CAN)
22 Pella, Guido (ARG)
23 Paire, Benoit (FRA)
24 Raonic, Milos (CAN)
25 Dimitrov, Grigor (BUL)
26 Pouille, Lucas (FRA)
26 Gasquet, Richard (FRA) PR
27 Kyrgios, Nick (AUS)
28 Cilic, Marin (CRO)
29 Lajovic, Dusan (SRB)
30 Fritz, Taylor (USA)
31 De Minaur, Alex (AUS)
32 Edmund, Kyle (GBR)
33 Shapovalov, Denis (CAN)
34 Garin, Cristian (CHI)
35 Verdasco, Fernando (ESP)
36 Hurkacz, Hubert (POL)
37 Simon, Gilles (FRA)

Alternates
38 Rublev, Andrey (RUS)
39 Struff, Jan-Lennard (GER)
40 Djere, Laslo (SRB)
42 Albot, Radu (MDA)
43 Tiafoe, Frances (USA)
44 Cuevas, Pablo (URU)
45 Querrey, Sam (USA)
46 Ramos-Vinolas, Albert (ESP)
47 Evans, Daniel (GBR)
48 Kecmanovic, Miomir (SRB)

Qualifying Draw
35 Tsonga, Jo-Wilfried (FRA)
37 Carreno Busta, Pablo (ESP)
39 Djere, Laslo (SRB)
40 Opelka, Reilly (USA)
43 Evans, Daniel (GBR)
44 Mannarino, Adrian (FRA)
45 Querrey, Sam (USA)
46 Ramos-Vinolas, Albert (ESP)
47 Albot, Radu (MDA)
48 Cuevas, Pablo (URU)
50 Kecmanovic, Miomir (SRB)
51 Tiafoe, Frances (USA)
54 Bublik, Alexander (KAZ)
55 Sonego, Lorenzo (ITA)
56 Londero, Juan Ignacio (ARG)
57 Kukushkin, Mikhail (KAZ)
58 Millman, John (AUS)
59 Ruud, Casper (NOR)
60 Krajinovic, Filip (SRB)
61 Lopez, Feliciano (ESP)

Alternates
62 Andujar, Pablo (ESP)
63 Sousa, Joao (POR)
64 Norrie, Cameron (GBR)
65 Humbert, Ugo (FRA)
66 Herbert, Pierre-Hugues (FRA)
67 Berankis, Ricardas (LTU)
70 Fucsovics, Marton (HUN)
71 Chardy, Jeremy (FRA)
72 Seppi, Andreas (ITA)
73 Bedene, Aljaz (SLO)
74 Jarry, Nicolas (CHI)
75 Nishioka, Yoshihito (JPN)
76 Delbonis, Federico (ARG)
77 Carballes Baena, Roberto (ESP)
78 Kohlschreiber, Philipp (GER)

Wild Cards for the Main draw:
- Ugo HUMBERT
- Adrian MANNARINO
- Jo-Wilfried TSONGA

Wild Cards for the Qualifying draw
- Elliot BENCHETRIT
- Hugo GASTON
- Antoine HOANG
- Corentin MOUTET

 

[marc45]

I don't think Fed's playing?

 

[Red Rick]

Interesting to see who will vulture this in the absence of Andy Murray

 

[BeatlesFan]

I don't think Fed's playing?

Few others do either, he's already strongly hinted he's not playing it, nor should he.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Jack Sock easily

 

[octobrina10]

The draw:

 

[James P]

Nadal got the Fred, Karen, Sascha half
Djoker got the Med, Timmy, Tsissy half

Seems lopsided

 

[StrongRule]

Wow, that's a hard draw for Nadal given that it is on indoor hardcourt. In Djokovic's half the only tough opponent is Med.

 

[irishnadalfan1983]

Early rounds look tricky to say the least for Rafa...

 

[StrongRule]

Early rounds look tricky to say the least for Rafa...

Yes. Cilic/Wawrinka, Berrettini, Federer...He will not get through such a draw. For sure not in a tournament where he reached only 1 final in his career.

 

[irishnadalfan1983]

Yes. Cilic/Wawrinka, Berrettini, Federer...He will not get through such a draw. For sure not in a tournament where he reached only 1 final in his career.

Lots of players he can lose to there in on indoor court over 3 sets....Feeling nervous now...

 

[StrongRule]

Lots of players he can lose to there in on indoor court over 3 sets....Feeling nervous now...

To be fair, there is no such thing as an easy draw for him in this tournament anyway. He is too vulnerable on these courts.

 

[RS]

To be fair, there is no such thing as an easy draw for him in this tournament anyway. He is too vulnerable on these courts.

If only he could win Paris and the WTF that would fill in big holes on his resume on his quest to becoming the best of this era.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Nadal got the Fred, Karen, Sascha half
Djoker got the Med, Timmy, Tsissy half

Seems lopsided

Fedr might pull out

 

[StrongRule]

If only he could win Paris and the WTF that would fill in big holes on his resume on his quest to becoming the best of this era.

That's never going to happen. In Paris he is just too bad, any decent player can beat him there. Maybe he could still win it in 2017 if he didn't pull out, the field was very weak, but it was still far from a given. As for WTF, he was good enough to win it at least once, but he just kept skipping it year after year. And in the years when he actually played he always had to deal with in-form Federer or Djokovic. If he played every year then I believe he could win it. But he kept skipping it, and now it's too late. Anyway, I don't see that as big holes in his resume. 1 WTF title would not make him an all time great on indoor hardcourt anyway. He should just focus on the slams right now.

 

[RS]

That's never going to happen. In Paris he is just too bad, any decent player can beat him there. Maybe he could still win it in 2017 if he didn't pull out, the field was very weak, but it was still far from a given. As for WTF, he was good enough to win it at least once, but he just kept skipping it year after year. And in the years when he actually played he always had to deal with in-form Federer or Djokovic. If he played every year then I believe he could win it. But he kept skipping it, and now it's too late. Anyway, I don't see that as big holes in his resume. 1 WTF title would not make him an all time great on indoor hardcourt anyway. He should just focus on the slams right now.

He has played 8 times but he wasn’t always fully fit. He played well at the WTF in 06/10/13. I think he won’t win the WTF to be indoors is his blemish IMO. Slams are more likely. Maybe a additional Paris is too high a expectation.

 

[octobrina10]

That's never going to happen. In Paris he is just too bad, any decent player can beat him there. Maybe he could still win it in 2017 if he didn't pull out, the field was very weak, but it was still far from a given. As for WTF, he was good enough to win it at least once, but he just kept skipping it year after year. And in the years when he actually played he always had to deal with in-form Federer or Djokovic. If he played every year then I believe he could win it. But he kept skipping it, and now it's too late. Anyway, I don't see that as big holes in his resume. 1 WTF title would not make him an all time great on indoor hardcourt anyway. He should just focus on the slams right now.

Rafa withdrew from the 2017 Paris Masters before his QF due to a right knee injury!

 

[clayqueen]

That's never going to happen. In Paris he is just too bad, any decent player can beat him there. Maybe he could still win it in 2017 if he didn't pull out, the field was very weak, but it was still far from a given. As for WTF, he was good enough to win it at least once, but he just kept skipping it year after year. And in the years when he actually played he always had to deal with in-form Federer or Djokovic. If he played every year then I believe he could win it. But he kept skipping it, and now it's too late. Anyway, I don't see that as big holes in his resume. 1 WTF title would not make him an all time great on indoor hardcourt anyway. He should just focus on the slams right now.

I wish people would check the facts before making glib comments. Rafa has missed more Paris indoor tournaments that even the WTF because he is usually nursing some kind of injury at this time of the year. It's nothing to do with him losing to all Tom, Dick and Harry.

 

[Harry_Wild]

....

 

[StrongRule]

He has played 8 times but he wasn’t always fully fit. He played well at the WTF in 06/10/13. I think he won’t win the WTF to be indoors is his blemish IMO. Slams are more likely. Maybe a additional Paris is too high a expectation.

I don't count 2017, he shouldn't have even played that one match as he was clearly injured.
Yes, he had some decent performances. I would also add 2015 to that list. Not a big difference from 2013 IMO.

 

[StrongRule]

I wish people would check the facts before making glib comments. Rafa has missed more Paris indoor tournaments that even the WTF because he is usually nursing some kind of injury at this time of the year. It's nothing to do with him losing to all Tom, Dick and Harry.

He is extremely vulnerable in Paris anyway. Something in these courts limits his game. He can't even attack on them.

 

[MugOpponent]

I thought Federer wasn't going to play this. I suppose there is still time to pull out and see how Basel goes.

Kinduva tough draw for Rafa. Obviously indoor HC isn't his forte and there are some tricky players early who could beat him if they play well.

Djokovic should cruise to the semis. Only Tsitsipas could beat him before then. I don't see anyone beating Medvedev pre-semis either.

 

[clayqueen]

He is extremely vulnerable in Paris anyway. Something in these courts limits his game. He can't even attack on them.

You didn't even realise that he's missed Paris 9 times since 2004.

 

[clayqueen]

Rafa withdrew from the 2017 Paris Masters before his QF due to a right knee injury!

He doesn't know what he is talking about.

 

[StrongRule]

Rafa withdrew from the 2017 Paris Masters before his QF due to a right knee injury!

Yes, and what is wrong with my comment? I mean he would have a chance to win if he didn't get injured.

 

[clayqueen]

"StrongRule, post: 13844961, member: 765220"]
Yes, and what is wrong with my comment? I mean he would have a chance to win if he did not get injured.

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"StrongRule, post: 13844903, member: 765220"]
In Paris he is just too bad, any decent player can beat him there. Maybe he could still win it in 2017 if he did not pull out, the field was very weak, but it was still far from a given.

It's always good to check the facts and not just jump to conclusions.

 

[TennisFan3]

Yes. Cilic/Wawrinka, Berrettini, Federer...He will not get through such a draw. For sure not in a tournament where he reached only 1 final in his career.

Why even bother playing Paris? Nadal might as well take the year off and come fresh at the AO.
Paris/WTF do nothing for him - except to destroy his confidence (if he loses early) and to make him more fatigued for next year - destroying his chances for the AO.

He has a pattern of overplaying leading to injury. Not playing IW/Miami saved Nadal from ruining the F.O this year.
Walkover at UsOpen (initial rounds) saved him in the final. Had he played 1 more match or longer matches, he wouldn't have survived the 5th set - because he looked completely exhausted.

 

[clayqueen]

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[TennisFan3]

Very tasty SF between Djokovic and Medvedev. I wonder who will win.
Medvedev is on a high, but Novak would be keen to stamp his authority and stop the bleeding.
Novak might be better on a faster indoor court, so may have an edge.
But a very very exciting match nonetheless, a solid trailer to future grand slam championship battles between the two I'm sure.

 

[clayqueen]

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[octobrina10]

Why even bother playing Paris? Nadal might as well take the year off and come fresh at the AO.
Paris/WTF do nothing for him - except to destroy his confidence (if he loses early) and to make him more fatigued for next year - destroying his chances for the AO.

He has a pattern of overplaying leading to injury. Not playing IW/Miami saved Nadal from ruining the F.O this year.
Walkover at UsOpen (initial rounds) saved him in the final. Had he played 1 more match or longer matches, he wouldn't have survived the 5th set - because he looked completely exhausted.

Rafa plays tennis because he likes to play.

 

[clayqueen]

He is extremely vulnerable in Paris anyway. Something in these courts limits his game. He can't even attack on them.

You have no clue what you are talking about.

 

[TennisFan3]

Rafa plays tennis because he likes to play.

Fair point. He has gotten rest after the UsOpen, so maybe he feels in good shape to make a push at these events and #1 ranking.
The slams at 2020 will be critical though. They may decide the GOAT race between these 3 champions. If Nadal can stop Novak from any of the non-clay slams, he gets closer to being the best of the era.
If OTOH Novak manages to wrap up AO/Wimb - then he would be in a touching distance as well.

2020 will be super exciting. Even slam final will be played for history and records which might last for decades. Not to mention Medvedev will likely be the spoiler as well. I have a feeling that Nadal/Fed/Novak will give everything at the slams.

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Few others do either, he's already strongly hinted he's not playing it, nor should he.

Imo, he should

 

[HetTheGreaterer]

Wow, that's a hard draw for Nadal given that it is on indoor hardcourt. In Djokovic's half the only tough opponent is Med.

I think apart from thiem, both of tsitsi and med are dangerous for djok

 

[clayqueen]

This year alone, Djoker has lost to B-Agut twice, Medvedev twice, Thiem and Tsitsipas once.

 

[clayqueen]

Sometimes I start reading a comment until I realise it's by StrongRule then skip it as he never fails to diss Rafa.

 

[octobrina10]

I don't count 2017, he shouldn't have even played that one match as he was clearly injured.
Yes, he had some decent performances. I would also add 2015 to that list. Not a big difference from 2013 IMO.

Rafa had extensive treatment on his right knee after withdrawing from the 2017 Paris Masters. He hoped it would help him.

Rafael Nadal hopeful of being 100 per cent fit for ATP Finals in London

If nothing happens, then I will play

www.skysports.com

 

[octobrina10]

Fair point. He has gotten rest after the UsOpen, so maybe he feels in good shape to make a push at these events and #1 ranking.
The slams at 2020 will be critical though. They may decide the GOAT race between these 3 champions. If Nadal can stop Novak from any of the non-clay slams, he gets closer to being the best of the era.
If OTOH Novak manages to wrap up AO/Wimb - then he would be in a touching distance as well.

2020 will be super exciting. Even slam final will be played for history and records which might last for decades. Not to mention Medvedev will likely be the spoiler as well. I have a feeling that Nadal/Fed/Novak will give everything at the slams.

Rafa doesn't play tennis because of the 'GOAT race' created by Fedfans.

 

[James P]

Can't pick against Medvedev tbh. At least not until he starts to falter.

 

[Yugram]

Nadal easily. Will see you in the final, Medvedev.

 

[Red Rick]

When is the draw?

 

[James P]

When is the draw?

Already done. Scroll up and you'll see a picture of it.

 

[Red Rick]

Already done. Scroll up and you'll see a picture of it.

Yeah I saw that. I is idiot.

Brutal draw for Djokovic.

 

[Meles]

Few others do either, he's already strongly hinted he's not playing it, nor should he.

He's in the draw and got a walkover Wawrinka in Basel, so suspect he will show and check out the fraudulently fast courts. Plus everyone wants a shot at the Mad Lad.

 

[Meles]

Wow, that's a hard draw for Nadal given that it is on indoor hardcourt. In Djokovic's half the only tough opponent is Med.

Are you even watching the current tournaments? Djokovic's draw is brutal; Tsitsipas owns him and will be QF opponent and Medvedev red hot. Dull's draw is very workable as he owns the in form players and the rest not at their best. Better Fed than Med for SF.

 

[Meles]

I wish people would check the facts before making glib comments. Rafa has missed more Paris indoor tournaments that even the WTF because he is usually nursing some kind of injury at this time of the year. It's nothing to do with him losing to all Tom, Dick and Harry.

Looks like some great opportunities to fill out his resume. The field is super competitive this year and Nadal doesn't usually let opportunities slip. Seriously doubt Djoko makes final. Fed? If Zverev shows for QF that could be the end for him.

 

[Meles]

Very tasty SF between Djokovic and Medvedev. I wonder who will win.
Medvedev is on a high, but Novak would be keen to stamp his authority and stop the bleeding.
Novak might be better on a faster indoor court, so may have an edge.
But a very very exciting match nonetheless, a solid trailer to future grand slam championship battles between the two I'm sure.

Not the least concerned about Tsitsipas.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Are you even watching the current tournaments? Djokovic's draw is brutal; Tsitsipas owns him and will be QF opponent and Medvedev red hot. Dull's draw is very workable as he owns the in form players and the rest not at their best. Better Fed than Med for SF.

Wouldnt mind a potential Medvedev Tsitsipas sf