Masters of Paris: The Spotlight on ATP No. 1 Club Champions
Alcaraz and Sinner aim to join the ranks of distinguished No. 1s at this prestigious indoor event.
October 24, 2025
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Pete Sampras and Daniil Medvedev highlight the roster of ATP No. 1 Club members winning at the Rolex Paris Masters.
By ATP Staff
From the powerful serves of Boris Becker and the elegant volleys of Stefan Edberg in the late 20th century, to the relentless court coverage of contemporary stars like Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev, the Rolex Paris Masters has consistently served as a testing ground for the elite ATP No. 1 Club.
Since its rebranding in 1986, an impressive total of nine ATP No. 1 Club members have garnered 21 titles at this hard-court indoor event. This year, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are poised to make a mark and join this prestigious group.
Leading the ATP No. 1 Club with an astounding 428 weeks at the top of the PIF ATP Rankings, Novak Djokovic boasts a record seven victories in Paris. His last title in 2023 celebrated his 40th Masters 1000 win—a moment he described as, “one of the most special victories in my Masters 1000 career.”
Daniil Medvedev is another strong contender this year, following a triumphant run in Almaty, marking his first title in over two years. Medvedev clinched the Paris title in 2020 after a stunning comeback against Alexander Zverev, turning a precarious match around from 5-7, 3-4 to victory.
“I was not at my best heading into the tournament, without a finals appearance all year,” Medvedev recalled. “I was quite frustrated, telling my wife how challenging this phase was. Yet, here I am, holding the Rolex Paris Masters trophy!”
Historically, a win in Paris has often hinted at future triumphs at the season-ending Nitto ATP Finals, a journey reflected by Andy Murray in 2016. After claiming his sole Rolex Paris Masters title, Murray went on a remarkable 24-match winning streak, culminating in defeating Djokovic for the Year-End No. 1 spot.
Contrarily, Roger Federer—widely regarded as one of tennis’s greatest—with 103 tour titles, faced hurdles in Paris. The Swiss maestro managed to secure one title in 2011, but reflected, “Despite numerous attempts, Paris proved elusive until that year. That victory was incredibly special to me.”
The transition from carpet to hard courts in 2007 didn’t diminish the tournament’s allure, with heavy-hitting baseliners like Marat Safin dominating the early 2000s, winning three of the first five titles of the century (2000, 2002, 2004).
Safin also reached the final in 1999 but fell to Andre Agassi, who, alongside Pete Sampras, had notable successes in the 1990s. Agassi achieved a rare double in 1999, winning both Roland Garros and the indoor event that November, having first claimed the Paris title in 1994.
In the years between Agassi’s victories, Sampras secured two Paris titles, with his 1997 win contributing to a remarkable year where he won eight titles. His victory over Becker in 1995 marked an important chapter in the tournament’s history, as Becker was the first to win three Paris titles (1986, 1989, 1992).
Stefan Edberg’s sharp net play and aggressive strategy earned him the title in 1990. His final match against Becker was less thrilling than their legendary 1990 Wimbledon battle, as Becker retired after only six games due to injury.
This year’s top competitors, Alcaraz and Sinner, continue to seek their first triumph at the Rolex Paris Masters. Will one of them emerge as the champion in the upcoming week?
