Rolex Paris Masters 2021: Draws, Dates, History & All You Need To Know

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and Russian Daniil Medvedev will headline the field at the 2021 Rolex Paris Masters in the final ATP Masters 1000 event of the season, while the FedEx ATP Race To Turin nears its conclusion.

Here's what you need to know: 

When is the Rolex Paris Masters?

The 2021 Rolex Paris Masters will be held from 1-7 November. The indoor-hard ATP Masters 1000 tournament, established in 1986, will take place at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris, France. The tournament director is Guy Forget.

Who is playing at the Rolex Paris Masters?

The Rolex Paris Masters will feature Djokovic, reigning champion Medvedev, Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas, while Turin contenders Casper Ruud, Hubert Hurkacz, Jannik Sinner, Cameron Norrie and Felix Auger-Aliassime are also in action.

When is the draw for the Rolex Paris Masters?

The Rolex Paris Masters draw will be made on Saturday, 30 October at 12:00 p.m.

What is the schedule for the Rolex Paris Masters?

* Qualifying: Saturday, 30 October - Sunday, 31 October at 10:00 a.m Saturday and 11:00 a.m. Sunday
* Main Draw: Monday, 1 November - Sunday, 7 November. Monday – Thursday at 11:00 and 7:30 p.m. Friday at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday at 11:45 a.m.
* Doubles Final: Sunday, 7 November at 12:15 p.m.
* Singles Final: Sunday, 7 November at 3:00 p.m.
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What is the prize money for the Rolex Paris Masters?

The prize money for the Rolex Paris Masters is €2,603,700 and the Total Financial Commitment is €3,084,450.

SINGLES
Winner: €336,000/ 1000 points
Finalist: €187,000/ 600 points
Semi-finalist: €106,000/ 360 points
Quarter-finalist: €60,000/ 180 points
Round of 16: €36,000/ 90 points
Round of 32: €22,000/ 45 points
Round of 56: €13,700/ 10 points

DOUBLES ($ per team)
Winner: €70,000/ 1000 points
Finalist: €50,000 / 600 points
Semi-finalist: €34,000/ 360 points
Quarter-finalist: €23,300/ 180 points
Round of 16: €15,250/ 90 points
Round of 32: €9,400/ 0 points

How can I watch the Rolex Paris Masters?

Watch Live On Tennis TV
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How can I follow the Rolex Paris Masters?

Hashtag: #RolexPMasters
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Who won the last edition of the Rolex Paris Masters in 2020?

Daniil Medvedev triumphed in the Rolex Paris Masters singles final with a 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 win against Alexander Zverev in the championship match (Read & Watch). Felix Auger-Aliassime and Hubert Hurkacz lifted the doubles trophy in Paris with a 6-7(3), 7-6(7), 10-2 victory against Mate Pavic and Bruno Soares in the final (Read More).

Who holds the Paris record for most titles, oldest champion, youngest champion and more?

Most Titles, Singles: Novak Djokovic (5)
Most Titles, Doubles: Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan (4)
Oldest Champion: Novak Djokovic, 32, in 2019
Youngest Champion: Boris Becker, 18, in 1986
Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 1 Stefan Edberg in 1990, Pete Sampras in 1997, Andre Agassi in 1999, Novak Djokovic in 2014-15, 2019.
Lowest-Ranked Champion: No. 50 Tomas Berdych in 2005
Last Home Champion: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in 2008
Most Match Wins: Novak Djokovic (37)

View Who Is Playing, Past Champions, Seeds, Points & Prize Money Breakdown

Key Storylines

Djokovic Returns: World No. 1 Djokovic will compete for the first time since he lost to Medvedev in the final at the US Open, which ended the Serbian's Grand Slam pursuit. Djokovic has lifted the trophy a record five times in Paris.

Turin Contenders: With the FedExATP Race To Turin entering the final stretch, five hopefuls are aiming to capture the final two places. Ruud is currently seventh (3,105 points), while Hurkacz is aiming to book his spot. 

Italian Jannik Sinner will be hoping to make is debut at the Nitto ATP Finals, to be held at the Pala Alpitour in Turin from 14-21 November 2021. Cameron Norrie in 11th (2,875) and Felix Auger-Aliassime in 12th (2,420) will need deep runs in Paris to boost their chances.

Former Champions In Action: Reigning champion Medvedev returns to defend his title as he aims to win his fifth tour-level trophy of the season. Russia's Karen Khachanov will also be competing and he has fond memories in the French capital, having captured the crown in 2018.

Murray Leads Wild Cards: Former World No. 1 Andy Murray has accepted a wild card and will compete in Paris for the first time since he won the title in France in 2016. The Scot will be joined by Frenchmen Richard Gasquet, Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Arthur Rinderknech.

Did You Know?

Since 2009, the Rolex Paris Masters is the only Masters 1000 event to be played indoors.

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