Carlos Alcaraz is set to return at the 2025 Paris Masters, where he will face Britain’s Cameron Norrie in the second round. The Spaniard skipped the indoor events leading up to Paris, with his last appearance coming at the Japan Open, where he enjoyed a dominant campaign, winning every match in straight sets except for his semifinal clash against Casper Ruud. Now, as the top seed in Paris, Alcaraz has received a direct entry into the second round.
Norrie, meanwhile, arrived in Paris determined to reverse his recent fortunes. His Asian swing proved disappointing, marked by early exits in Chengdu, Beijing, and Shanghai. The struggles continued in Vienna as despite a gritty first-round win over Andrey Rublev, he fell to Matteo Berrettini in the next round.
However, the Brit made a confident start to the season’s final Masters 1000 event, defeating Sebastian Baez 6-3, 6-4 to move into the second round.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Cameron Norrie Match Details
Date: October 28, 2025
Tournament: Paris Masters 2025
Round: Second (Round of 32)
Venue: Paris La Défense Arena, Paris, France
Category: Masters 1000
Surface: Indoor Hard Court
Live Telecast: Tennis Channel, TSN, Sky Sports
Alcaraz vs Norrie Head-to-Head
Alcaraz and Norrie have faced each other seven times on tour, with the Spaniard holding a commanding 5-2 lead in their head-to-head. Their rivalry began in the opening round of the 2021 US Open and has since seen several high-profile battles, with Alcaraz dominating the most. Their most recent encounter took place at Wimbledon, with Alcaraz convincingly winning 6-2, 6-3, 6-3.
Alcaraz vs Norrie Prediction
Alcaraz’s win-loss record at the Paris Masters has been modest, standing at 5-4 overall. However, it is worth noting that the Spaniard has been in commanding form this season, capturing eight titles, including two Grand Slams and three Masters 1000 crowns. He enters Paris riding an exceptional 67-7 win-loss record, making him one of the clear favorites for the title.
Norrie, meanwhile, holds the same 5-4 win-loss record at the Paris Masters but arrives in far less convincing form. The Brit enters the contest with a 29-24 win-loss record and is still searching for his first title of the 2025 season.
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Thus, Alcaraz’s commanding form and superior record make Norrie’s path to an upset in Paris appear highly challenging.
Prediction: Alcaraz to win in straight sets.
