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Mannarino shocks Paul at Paris Masters

By AFP
October 30, 2024
Adrian Mannarino (FRA) hits a forehand against Jannik Sinner (ITA) (not pictured) in second round play at IGA Stadium. — USA TODAY Sports/file
Adrian Mannarino (FRA) hits a forehand against Jannik Sinner (ITA) (not pictured) in second round play at IGA Stadium. — USA TODAY Sports/file 

PARIS: Frenchman Adrian Mannarino rose to the occasion in front of a home crowd on Monday as he beat world number 12 Tommy Paul at the indoor Paris Masters.

Mannarino, ranked 58th, won 6-3, 7-5 at the Bercy Arena to move into a second-round match against either Zizou Bergs of Belgium or French veteran Richard Gasquet.

Paul´s hopes of qualifying for the end-of-season Masters in Turin in November evaporated as a result of the unexpected defeat. World number 11 Stefanos Tsitsipas emerged from a tricky start to beat Roberto Carballes Baena 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 and move into the second round. “I didn´t start so well. I had an upset stomach and wasn´t feeling so great on the court,” said Tsitsipas, who has reached the semi-finals in Paris in each of the past two years.