Paris Masters moves out of Bercy after 40 years: Actions shifts to La Defense Arena – tennis’ second-largest show court

Grigor Dimitrov made a triumphant return to tennis at the Paris Masters’ new La Defense Arena, defeating Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. The former world number three expressed immense joy at competing again after his Wimbledon injury. Several other seeded players, including Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov, also advanced smoothly on the opening day of the tournament.