World No 2 falls to 6-3, 6-4 loss in second round Russian progresses through qualifying to upset Alcaraz Carlos Alcaraz, the world No 2, has crashed out of the Paris Masters at the first hurdle after losing to Roman Safiullin. The Spaniard had designs on ending his year on the regular tour with victory in the French capital but they were extinguished by the world No 45 Safiullin. The Russian, who came through qualifying, posted a career-best victory, winning 6-3, 6-4 in under two hours.
Carlos Alcaraz dumped out of Paris Masters after shock defeat to Safiullin
The Guardian - 1 Nov 2023 00:44
World No 2 falls to 6-3, 6-4 loss in second round Russian progresses through qualifying to upset Alcaraz Carlos Alcaraz, the world No 2, has crashed out of the Paris Masters at the first hurdle after losing to Roman Safiullin. The Spaniard had designs on ending his year on the regular tour with victory in the French capital but they were extinguished by the world No 45 Safiullin. The Russian, who came through qualifying, posted a career-best victory, winning 6-3, 6-4 in under two hours.
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