Fans Stunned as Shelton vs Rublev Misses Paris Masters Center Court
Fans are expressing their surprise as the highly anticipated match between Ben Shelton and Andrey Rublev has been scheduled for Court 1 at the 2025 Paris Masters, instead of the prestigious Center Court. This notable pairing is part of the tournament’s exciting matchups on Thursday, October 30.
Match Schedule for October 30
The order of play for day four was revealed on Wednesday, October 29. The first match on Center Court features Cameron Norrie, who recently eliminated World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, against Valentin Vacherot.
Center Court Matches
- Cameron Norrie vs. Valentin Vacherot
- Felix Auger-Aliassime vs. Daniel Altmaier
- Taylor Fritz vs. Alexander Bublik
- Jannik Sinner vs. Francisco Cerundolo (night session)
- Alexander Zverev vs. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (night session)
Court 1 Matches
- Ben Shelton vs. Andrey Rublev
- Karen Khachanov vs. Alex de Minaur
- Daniil Medvedev vs. Lorenzo Sonego (night session)
The decision to place Shelton vs. Rublev on Court 1 has stirred substantial debate among fans on X (formerly Twitter). Many feel that such a high-profile match deserves a spot on Center Court.
Fan Reactions
Social media reactions include opinions from prominent tennis journalists and fans alike. One user stated, “Ben vs. Andrey not on center court is crazy.” Another noted that it seemed unusual for the day’s lineup to favor Court 1 over Center Court.
Upcoming Showdowns
If Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev continue to perform well, they may face each other in the semifinals, a rematch of their recent dramatic final at the Vienna Open. Zverev, the defending champion, will aim to maintain his stronghold in Paris.
With the absence of top seed Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner has the opportunity to climb to the top of the ATP singles rankings. However, he must reach at least the final in this tournament to dethrone Alcaraz.
The 2025 Paris Masters promises to deliver intense competition, and fans are eager to see how the matches will unfold on both Center Court and Court 1.
