Carlos Alcaraz remains in contention for a spot at the Paris Masters after back-to-back victories, keeping his tournament hopes alive.
Tuesday night
Alcaraz defeated Alex de Miñaur 7-6(2), 6-3 in the first qualifying round, advancing past the Spanish opponent.
Wednesday
In the second round, Alcaraz faced Novak Djokovic, who retired after losing the first set 2-6 and trailing 3-6 in the second. The Australian player Rinky Hijikata was also on court when the match ended.
What lies ahead
With two wins, Alcaraz has cleared two hurdles but still needs to win another match to secure a place in the main draw. The next opponent has not been announced.
Why it matters: Alcaraz’s progress preserves the chance for a high‑profile Spanish player to compete in the Paris Masters, an event that influences rankings and qualification for the year‑end ATP Finals, a key tournament for fans across the Middle East and Egypt.