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Alcaraz beats Michelsen to reach Paris Masters third round
Carlos Alcaraz beat Alex Michelsen 7-6, 6-3 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday.
It was Alcaraz’s first match in Paris this year, and the win sent the Spanish player into the third round.
Former American doubles player Ryan Harrison rated Alcaraz’s performance 8.5 out of 10, noting that he raised his level at key moments.
Alcaraz has had a relatively poor record at this tournament, and indoor hard courts can help big servers end points quickly against him.
Several seeded players, including Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev, have already lost, leaving only five seeds in the draw.
Alcaraz is chasing his first Paris Masters title, and his next opponent is Italy’s Matteo Berrettini.
Carlos Alcaraz beat Alex Michelsen 7-6(4), 6-3 in the second round of the Paris Masters.
The win sent the Spaniard into the third round and continued his unbeaten record against younger ATP Tour players.
Alcaraz will face Matteo Berrettini next, after the Italian beat Ugo Humbert.
Alcaraz is seeking his first Paris Masters title.
Several seeded players, including Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic, lost on the same day.
- Who
- Carlos Alcaraz beat Alex Michelsen.
- What
- Alcaraz won their second-round match 7-6(4), 6-3 to reach the third round.
- When
- 4 November 2026.
- Where
- Paris Masters, Paris.
- Why
- The match was part of the Paris Masters; Alcaraz is seeking his first title at the tournament.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Alcaraz beat Michelsen 7-6(4), 6-3 in the second round.
Matteo Berrettini beat Ugo Humbert 7-6(3), 7-5 to reach the third round.
Alcaraz is scheduled to face Berrettini.
- Score
- Alcaraz won 7-6(4), 6-3
- Tournament round
- Second round of the Paris Masters
- Next opponent
- Matteo Berrettini
- Alcaraz’s record against younger ATP Tour players
- 16 wins, no losses
- Alcaraz’s record against Berrettini
- Three wins in four matches
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What people are saying
He was playing great. It was difficult because he was solid from the baseline, but I am just happy with everything. With my first match and with the feeling I got today. Just can’t wait to be back on court tomorrow.
Paris I missed you!
I’m going to give him an 8.5; it could obviously be a little bit cleaner from his perspective.