Alcaraz stunned by qualifier in Paris Masters

By Agence France-Presse

Nov 02, 2023 12:08 am

PARIS: Carlos Alcaraz slipped to a shock defeat on his return from injury on Tuesday (Wednesday) at the Paris Masters while Alexander Zverev needed three sets to see off Marton Fucsovics.

Spanish world No. 2 Alcaraz, who was making his return to the court following injuries to his lower back and left foot, had been given a bye in the first round but had no answer to Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin who eased through 6-3, 6-4.

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