2026 Rolex Paris Masters Entry List and Players: Wildcards & Withdrawals
The 2026 Rolex Paris Masters entry list features some of the biggest names in men’s tennis, including Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton, and Daniil Medvedev. The final ATP Masters 1000 tournament of the season will take place from November 2 to 8, 2026, at the Plenitude Arena in Paris, France.
The tournament celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026, with a 56-player singles draw featuring established champions, rising stars, and French wildcard entrants.
However, several notable players will miss the tournament, including defending champion Jannik Sinner, 2025 finalist Félix Auger-Aliassime, João Fonseca, and Alexander Bublik.
Below is the updated Rolex Paris Masters 2026 players list, including direct entries, wildcards, protected ranking entrants, and confirmed withdrawals.
Last updated: October 30, 2026. The entry list is subject to further changes before the final draw.
- Rolex Paris Masters 2026 Tournament Details
- 2026 Rolex Paris Masters Entry List – Men’s Singles
- Rolex Paris Masters 2026 Wildcards
- Rolex Paris Masters 2026 Qualifying Wildcards
- Rolex Paris Masters 2026 Withdrawals
- Players to Watch at the 2026 Rolex Paris Masters
- When Will the 2026 Rolex Paris Masters Draw Be Released?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is playing at the 2026 Rolex Paris Masters?
- Is Jannik Sinner playing at the 2026 Paris Masters?
- Is Novak Djokovic playing at the 2026 Paris Masters?
- Who received wildcards for the 2026 Paris Masters?
- How many players compete in the Rolex Paris Masters singles draw?
- Sources and Further Information
Rolex Paris Masters 2026 Tournament Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Rolex Paris Masters |
| Category | ATP Masters 1000 |
| Dates | November 2–8, 2026 |
| Qualifying | October 31 – November 1 |
| Location | Paris, France |
| Venue | Plenitude Arena (Paris La Défense Arena) |
| Surface | Indoor hard court |
| Singles Draw | 56 players |
| Doubles Draw | 28 teams |
| Defending Singles Champion | Jannik Sinner (withdrawn) |
| Tournament Director | Cédric Pioline |
| Official Website | Rolex Paris Masters |
2026 Rolex Paris Masters Entry List – Men’s Singles
The 2026 Rolex Paris Masters features a strong field led by several of the highest-ranked players on the ATP Tour.
Alexander Zverev, who won the Paris Masters in 2024, returns as one of the leading contenders. Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic is also on the entry list, alongside Carlos Alcaraz, who will be looking for his first title at the tournament.
Other notable entrants include Ben Shelton, Daniil Medvedev, Alex de Minaur, Frances Tiafoe, Taylor Fritz, and Arthur Fils.
The following table contains the 44 players currently accepted into the main draw before the addition of four wildcards and players advancing through qualifying.
Main Draw Players
| No. | Player | Country | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexander Zverev | Germany | Direct |
| 2 | Carlos Alcaraz | Spain | Direct |
| 3 | Ben Shelton | United States | Direct |
| 4 | Daniil Medvedev | Neutral | Direct |
| 5 | Flavio Cobolli | Italy | Direct |
| 6 | Novak Djokovic | Serbia | Direct |
| 7 | Alex de Minaur | Australia | Direct |
| 8 | Frances Tiafoe | United States | Direct |
| 9 | Arthur Fils | France | Direct |
| 10 | Taylor Fritz | United States | Direct |
| 11 | Rafael Jódar | Spain | Direct |
| 12 | Valentin Vacherot | Monaco | Direct |
| 13 | Holger Rune | Denmark | Protected Ranking |
| 14 | Jakub Menšík | Czech Republic | Direct |
| 15 | Jiří Lehečka | Czech Republic | Direct |
| 16 | Learner Tien | United States | Direct |
| 17 | Tommy Paul | United States | Direct |
| 18 | Brandon Nakashima | United States | Direct |
| 19 | Francisco Cerúndolo | Argentina | Direct |
| 20 | Luciano Darderi | Italy | Direct |
| 21 | Andrey Rublev | Neutral | Direct |
| 22 | Casper Ruud | Norway | Direct |
| 23 | Lorenzo Musetti | Italy | Direct |
| 24 | Alejandro Davidovich Fokina | Spain | Direct |
| 25 | Karen Khachanov | Neutral | Direct |
| 26 | Alexander Blockx | Belgium | Direct |
| 27 | Alejandro Tabilo | Chile | Direct |
| 28 | Tomás Martín Etcheverry | Argentina | Direct |
| 29 | Ugo Humbert | France | Direct |
| 30 | Arthur Rinderknech | France | Direct |
| 31 | Hubert Hurkacz | Poland | Direct |
| 32 | Alex Michelsen | United States | Direct |
| 33 | Ignacio Buse | Peru | Direct |
| 34 | Arthur Fery | Great Britain | Direct |
| 35 | Matteo Arnaldi | Italy | Direct |
| 36 | Zizou Bergs | Belgium | Direct |
| 37 | Cameron Norrie | Great Britain | Direct |
| 38 | Botic van de Zandschulp | Netherlands | Direct |
| 39 | Denis Shapovalov | Canada | Direct |
| 40 | Stefanos Tsitsipas | Greece | Direct |
| 41 | Daniel Mérida | Spain | Alternate |
| 42 | Luca Van Assche | France | Alternate |
| 43 | Matteo Berrettini | Italy | Alternate |
| 44 | Mariano Navone | Argentina | Alternate |
Entry list notes:
- The list reflects confirmed entries and replacements as of October 30, 2026.
- Daniel Mérida, Luca Van Assche, Matteo Berrettini, and Mariano Navone moved into the main draw following withdrawals.
- Holger Rune is using a protected ranking following a lengthy absence caused by an Achilles tendon injury.
- The four wildcard players are listed separately below.
- The remaining main-draw positions will be determined through qualifying and applicable ATP entry procedures.
The order above follows the original entry-list sequence, adjusted for withdrawals. It does not represent the official tournament seeding.
Rolex Paris Masters 2026 Wildcards
The French Tennis Federation (FFT) and tournament director Cédric Pioline announced four main-draw wildcards on October 27, 2026.
All four invitations were awarded to French players.
Main Draw Wildcards
| Player | Country | ATP Ranking (Oct. 26) |
|---|---|---|
| Titouan Droguet | France | 72 |
| Arthur Géa | France | 44 |
| Quentin Halys | France | 45 |
| Kyrian Jacquet | France | 79 |
Titouan Droguet
The 25-year-old Frenchman earned his invitation after a strong season on the ATP Challenger Tour. He won titles in Cassis and Saint-Tropez in September and reached the third round of the Canadian Masters 1000 event in August.
Droguet will make his Rolex Paris Masters main-draw debut in 2026.
Arthur Géa
Géa has been one of France’s rising stars this season. The 21-year-old reached the fourth round of the US Open after coming through qualifying and continued his progress during the Asian swing.
His notable results included reaching the quarterfinals in Shanghai, with victories over Ben Shelton and Jakub Menšík.
Quentin Halys
Halys returns to the Rolex Paris Masters main draw after previous appearances in 2022 and 2024.
The 30-year-old won his first ATP Tour singles title in Kitzbühel earlier this season and will be hoping to make an impact in front of his home crowd.
Kyrian Jacquet
Jacquet broke into the ATP Top 100 for the first time in 2026. The 25-year-old reached the semifinals in Hangzhou and the quarterfinals in Tokyo, where he defeated Holger Rune and Luciano Darderi.
He will make his first appearance in the Paris Masters main draw.
With these invitations and the entry of Luca Van Assche, France has eight players in the main draw: Arthur Fils, Ugo Humbert, Arthur Rinderknech, Van Assche, Droguet, Géa, Halys, and Jacquet.
Rolex Paris Masters 2026 Qualifying Wildcards
Four additional French players received invitations to the qualifying competition, scheduled for October 31 and November 1.
| Player | Country | ATP Ranking (Oct. 26) |
|---|---|---|
| Félix Balshaw | France | 178 |
| Benjamin Bonzi | France | 99 |
| Hugo Gaston | France | 110 |
| Moïse Kouame | France | 176 |
Among the qualifying wildcard recipients, 17-year-old Moïse Kouame is one of the youngest players in the field.
Hugo Gaston brings previous Paris Masters experience, having reached the quarterfinals in 2021.
The qualifying competition also includes French players Corentin Moutet and Adrian Mannarino.
Players who successfully advance through qualifying will join the main draw.
Rolex Paris Masters 2026 Withdrawals
Several prominent players have withdrawn from the 2026 Rolex Paris Masters because of injuries and physical problems.
The biggest absence is Jannik Sinner, who won the tournament in 2025 but ended his 2026 season early.
Confirmed Withdrawals and Replacements
| Withdrawn Player | Country | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Jannik Sinner | Italy | Daniel Mérida |
| João Fonseca | Brazil | Luca Van Assche |
| Félix Auger-Aliassime | Canada | Matteo Berrettini |
| Alexander Bublik | Kazakhstan | Mariano Navone |
Jannik Sinner – Knee Injury
Defending champion Jannik Sinner will not compete in Paris because of a right knee injury.
The Italian has been sidelined since winning Wimbledon in July 2026 and announced in October that he would not return to competition this season.
Sinner captured the 2025 Rolex Paris Masters title by defeating Félix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-6(4) in the final.
His absence means a new champion will lift the trophy in 2026.
Daniel Mérida entered the main draw as his replacement.
João Fonseca – Injury Recovery
Brazilian rising star João Fonseca has also withdrawn from the Paris Masters.
Fonseca struggled with physical problems during the second half of the season, including an abdominal injury that disrupted his schedule.
The Brazilian had hoped to return for the European indoor tournaments but decided to focus on recovery and preparation for 2027.
He also withdrew from the Swiss Indoors Basel, where he had been scheduled to defend his title.
Luca Van Assche replaced Fonseca in the Paris main draw.
Félix Auger-Aliassime – Left Knee Injury
Félix Auger-Aliassime, the 2025 Paris Masters runner-up, will miss the tournament because of a left knee injury.
The Canadian suffered the problem during the Shanghai Masters and was subsequently forced to miss other tournaments during the European indoor season.
His withdrawal rules out a repeat of the 2025 Paris final against Jannik Sinner.
Italian Matteo Berrettini entered the main draw following Auger-Aliassime’s withdrawal.
Alexander Bublik – Knee Injury
Alexander Bublik is another notable absentee from the 2026 Rolex Paris Masters.
The Kazakh player suffered a knee injury during the Almaty Open, which affected his ability to compete during the closing weeks of the season.
After undergoing medical examinations, Bublik indicated that he would need time to recover and subsequently withdrew from Paris.
Argentina’s Mariano Navone replaced him in the main draw.
Players to Watch at the 2026 Rolex Paris Masters
Even without Sinner and several other notable names, the tournament still features an exciting line-up.
Alexander Zverev
The 2024 Paris Masters champion enters the tournament as one of the main title contenders. Zverev will be looking to add another Masters 1000 trophy to his collection and finish his outstanding 2026 season strongly.
Carlos Alcaraz
Alcaraz returns to Paris aiming to improve his record at the tournament, where he has never progressed beyond the quarterfinals.
The Spaniard remains one of the biggest attractions in the draw and will be looking for another major title before the ATP Finals.
Novak Djokovic
Seven-time Paris Masters champion Novak Djokovic has the most successful singles record in the tournament’s history.
The Serbian is chasing another Paris title and could further extend his record at the final Masters 1000 event of the season.
Arthur Fils
French No. 1 Arthur Fils will be one of the home crowd’s biggest hopes.
After winning his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Cincinnati earlier this year, Fils will be aiming for another memorable run in Paris.
Holger Rune
The 2022 Paris Masters champion returns to the tournament using a protected ranking.
Rune missed an extended period because of an Achilles tendon injury, making his return to Paris one of the interesting stories of this year’s competition.
When Will the 2026 Rolex Paris Masters Draw Be Released?
The singles main-draw ceremony is scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2026, at 6:30 PM Paris time.
Qualifying matches will be played on October 31 and November 1, followed by the opening round of the main draw on Monday, November 2.
The tournament concludes with the singles final on Sunday, November 8.
The official draw will confirm the seeded players, first-round opponents, and the final allocation of places after qualifying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is playing at the 2026 Rolex Paris Masters?
Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton, Daniil Medvedev, Arthur Fils, Taylor Fritz, and Alex de Minaur are among the notable players on the entry list.
Is Jannik Sinner playing at the 2026 Paris Masters?
No. Jannik Sinner has withdrawn because of a knee injury and will not defend his 2025 title.
Is Novak Djokovic playing at the 2026 Paris Masters?
Djokovic is included in the entry list as of October 30, 2026. The seven-time champion is scheduled to return to Paris, subject to any late changes.
Who received wildcards for the 2026 Paris Masters?
Titouan Droguet, Arthur Géa, Quentin Halys, and Kyrian Jacquet received singles main-draw wildcards. Félix Balshaw, Benjamin Bonzi, Hugo Gaston, and Moïse Kouame received qualifying wildcards.
How many players compete in the Rolex Paris Masters singles draw?
The Rolex Paris Masters features a 56-player singles main draw, including direct entries, wildcards, and players advancing through qualifying.
Sources and Further Information
- Rolex Paris Masters – Official Entry List Announcement
- Rolex Paris Masters – Official Wildcard Announcement
- ATP Tour – Rolex Paris Masters Tournament Overview
- SpazioTennis – Updated Paris Masters Entry List
Player entries and withdrawal information may change before the start of the tournament.
