French players compete in qualifiers

The first day of the Rolex Paris Masters 2026 qualifiers featured four French players competing in the first round, with only one progressing to the second round. The event, a key step in qualifying for the main tournament, saw players from various countries vying for a spot in the prestigious ATP Tour event.

Bonzi upsets seeded player

Benjamin Bonzi, who received a wild card entry, defeated the Dutch player Tallon Griekspoor, seeded No. 2, with a score of 6-3, (5)6-7, 6-3. This victory marked a significant upset, as Bonzi advanced to the second round where he will now face Yannick Hanfmann.

Gaston falls to Czech player

Hugo Gaston, also given a wild card, was defeated by the Czech player Vit Kopriva, seeded No. 11, with a score of 6-4, 7-6(1). The match showcased strong performances from both players, but Kopriva's consistent play secured his advancement.

French players face tough competition

On court 1, Felix Balshaw lost to the German Yannick Hanfmann (No. 9) with a score of 7-6(3), 6-3. Adrian Mannarino was also defeated by the Portuguese Nuno Borges (No. 4) with a score of 4-6, 6-1, 7-5. Both French players faced high-seeded opponents and were unable to progress.

Schedule and viewing options

The matches will be followed live via the YouTube channel of the Rolex Paris Masters. The central court matches began at 12:00 with Hugo Gaston (FRA, WC) against Vit Kopriva (RTC, No. 11), and at 12:00, Tallon Griekspoor (NED, No. 2) against Benjamin Bonzi (FRA, WC).

Court 1 match schedule

On court 1, the matches started at 11:00 with Pablo Carreño Busta (ESP) against Mattia Bellucci (ITA, No. 13), followed by Tomas Machac (RTC) against Martin Landaluce (ESP, No. 14) in the second rotation. Felix Balshaw (FRA, WC) faced Yannick Hanfmann (ALL, No. 9) in the third rotation, and Nuno Borges (POR, No. 4) faced Adrian Mannarino (FRA) not before 4:00 p.m.