Cam Norrie Meets Carlos Alcaraz; Fearnley Faces Rublev at Rolex Paris Masters 2025
The Rolex Paris Masters 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting event as it welcomes top players like Cam Norrie and Jacob Fearnley. Both competitors will face off against tough opponents in the first round, setting the stage for thrilling matches.
Cam Norrie’s Opening Match
British No. 2, Cam Norrie, begins his campaign against Argentina’s Sebastian Baez, currently ranked No. 43 globally. Norrie has a favorable record against Baez, having won their last two encounters in 2022 and 2023. Both matches went to three sets, highlighting their competitive spirit.
If Norrie wins, he will advance to face world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in the second round. Alcaraz, a six-time Grand Slam champion, is returning to competition after clinching the ATP 500 title in Tokyo last month.
Alcaraz’s Impressive 2023 Season
This year, Alcaraz has excelled with 67 wins and only 7 losses. He has secured eight titles, including the prestigious Roland Garros and the US Open. In their past matches, Norrie and Alcaraz have faced each other seven times, with Alcaraz holding a 5-2 advantage in their head-to-head record. Their matches include finals in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, as well as a quarter-final duel at Wimbledon this year.
Jacob Fearnley’s Challenge
Qualifier Jacob Fearnley faces a tough first-round opponent in the 12th seed Andrey Rublev. Fearnley recently displayed his resilience at the Erste Bank Open, where he reached the later stages before narrowly losing to Alexander Zverev, the eventual runner-up.
This match marks Fearnley’s first encounter with Rublev, who is looking to bounce back after losing to Norrie in the Vienna tournament’s opening round last week. Should Fearnley win, he could face Learner Tien or Nuno Borges in the second round, followed by a potentially challenging match against Ben Shelton in the third round.
Doubles Competition Overview
The doubles competition also features exciting matchups. Players like Lloyd Glasspool, Julian Cash, and Henry Patten have received first-round byes. Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski will battle against French wild cards Theo Arribage and Albano Olivetti, while Luke Johnson and Sander Arends are set to challenge Nikola Mektic and Austin Krajicek.
Fans can enjoy all the action of the Rolex Paris Masters 2025 exclusively on Sky Sports and NOW TV.
