The ATP Masters 1000 Paris event is heating up as the tournament progresses to the Round of 16, featuring exciting matchups that showcase some of the best talent on the indoor hard-court surface.
In a highly anticipated clash, Ben Shelton will take on Andrey Rublev on October 30, 2025, at 14:30 CEST. Shelton comes into the match having recently defeated Cobolli in straight sets, showing strong serving performance while only facing one breakpoint. However, he has lost three of his last five matches, raising stakes as he faces Rublev, who has had a similar record. The Russian star won his opening match against Fearnley without too much trouble, and despite dropping serve once, he displayed formidable dominance in his second-round match against Tien, saving eight of nine breakpoints. While bookmakers see this as a toss-up, past performance indicates that Shelton may have the edge in indoor settings, having previously defeated Rublev in a closely-contested three-set match in Basel. This creates an enticing opportunity, positioning Shelton as a value bet for anyone looking to place a wager.
Later on the same day, Lorenzo Sonego will face Daniil Medvedev at 17:30 CEST. Sonego, who has won three of his last five matches, bounced back this week after a disappointing exit in Basel, defeating Korda straight away before overcoming Musetti in a more challenging second-round match. Conversely, Medvedev has enjoyed a solid run, winning four of his last five matches, including a comfortable opening match in Paris against Munar with no breakpoints conceded. The Russian, who leads their head-to-head series at 3-0, is deemed the favorite and appears well-prepared after having time to rest. As such, many analysts recommend betting on Medvedev to cover a games handicap.
Finally, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina will square off against Alexander Zverev at 20:30 CEST, where Zverev will look to defend his title from the previous year. In fine form, Zverev has won four of his last five matches, including a strong performance in Vienna before ultimately falling to Jannik Sinner. Davidovich Fokina, having won four of his last five matches as well, successfully advanced through his initial rounds in Paris, defeating both Royer and Cazaux. The odds favor Zverev, especially given his historical advantage of 5-1 against the Spaniard. Betting markets support the notion of Zverev covering a games handicap as a strategic wager.
As the tournament unfolds, all players will be looking to capitalize on their current form and stake their claims for the coveted title in Paris.