Tsitsipas Withdraws From Paris Masters With Shoulder Injury as Draw Is Reshaped

Stefanos Tsitsipas has withdrawn from the Rolex Paris Masters with a right shoulder injury, dealing another blow to the draw at the season's final Masters 1000 event. The Greek star pulled out on Tuesday, November 3, and was replaced in the draw by lucky loser Adolfo Daniel Vallejo, who went on to face Learner Tien in the first round. Tsitsipas was not the only withdrawal to reshape the tournament, with Alejandro Davidovich Fokina also pulling out and being replaced by lucky loser Nuno Borges, who beat French wildcard Moïse Kouame 6-3, 6-1. The withdrawals came on a hectic Tuesday at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, where the race for the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin is reaching its climax. Only eight men qualify for Turin, and results in Paris are deciding the final places, with Flavio Cobolli already confirmed after Casper Ruud beat Rafael Jodar. Tsitsipas, a former world number three and a fixture at the top of the game for years, has endured a difficult season, and the shoulder problem robs Paris of one of its most recognisable names. His absence also changes the complexion of his section of the draw, handing an unexpected opportunity to the players who stepped in as lucky losers.