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Cameron Norrie Shocks Carlos Alcaraz in Paris Masters Opener

Posted : 29 October 2025
World number one Carlos Alcaraz suffered a surprising defeat to Britain’s Cameron Norrie in the opening round of the Paris Masters.

World number one Carlos Alcaraz was handed a stunning early exit at the Paris Masters on Tuesday, falling to Britain’s Cameron Norrie 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in his opening match. The defeat marks another disappointment for Alcaraz at the event, as the Spaniard remains without a title in five attempts at the French indoor tournament.

The loss could also cost Alcaraz his place at the top of the ATP rankings, with Jannik Sinner now in position to overtake him if the Italian wins the title in Paris.

Returning to competition after a three-week layoff due to an ankle injury, Alcaraz looked sharp early on. He captured the first set with his trademark mix of aggression and creativity, appearing ready to reassert his dominance on tour.

However, the momentum shifted dramatically as the match progressed. Alcaraz’s intensity and precision dipped, allowing Norrie to seize control. The British No. 1 capitalized on Alcaraz’s unforced errors, breaking serve at key moments in the second and third sets to complete one of the biggest upsets of the tournament so far.

“I’m really disappointed about my level today,” Alcaraz admitted after the match. “Even in the first set, which I won, I felt like I could have done much more. I had a clear game plan, but I couldn’t execute it. Credit to Cam—he played an excellent match, very solid from start to finish.”

For Norrie, the victory ranks among the finest of his career. The 30-year-old, currently ranked 31st in the world, soaked in the applause of the 17,500 fans inside the La Défense Arena as he celebrated his first win over Alcaraz.

“This might be the best win of my career,” Norrie said afterward. “I’ve been working really hard all year, so to beat a player like Carlos, especially here, makes it all worth it.”

Norrie’s disciplined performance and resilience under pressure proved decisive, while Alcaraz was left to reflect on another missed opportunity in Paris — and the growing threat to his position as world number one.

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