Missing the tennis in Paris already? Check out some of our favourite moments from the last Masters 1000 tournament of 2017.
MONDAY
With six Frenchmen featuring in Monday’s Order of Play, local fans would have plenty to shout about at the Rolex Paris Masters.
Nicolas Mahut kicked off proceedings on Centre Court, taking out Vasek Pospisil in a closely fought three-setter.
He would later be joined in Round 2 by Richard Gasquet, who extended his head-to-head record against compatriot Benoit Paire to 5-0.
There were no smiles however, for Ryan Harrison, who went down to Peter Gojowczyk in straight sets.
When your croissant isn’t buttery and your coffee is cold.
🥐☕#RolexPMasters pic.twitter.com/5Us19SoWiu
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 30, 2017
Alexander Zverev would have to wait until Wednesday to kick off his campaign, although he was looking incredibly relaxed on the practice court…
When you get a special guest attend your practice…☺️🐶#RolexPMasters pic.twitter.com/erAxsI2lqk
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 30, 2017
…as was Rafael Nadal, who would need to win just one match in Paris to seal his place as year-end World No.1.
Taking you behind closed doors…@RafaelNadal hard at work in Paris 👀#RolexPMasters pic.twitter.com/mpDmGT6UZS
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 30, 2017
TUESDAY
Happy Halloween from Tennis TV!
Even the world’s best tennis players get scared…👻😈
What freaks you out the most?#HappyHalloween pic.twitter.com/mS33ITYFHQ
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 31, 2017
Fernando Verdasco was frighteningly good on Tuesday against #NextGenATP star Andrey Rublev!
Little court, big atmosphere! 🔥@FerVerdasco edges out Andrey Rublev in a thriller…#RolexPMasters pic.twitter.com/54dfe1KXdY
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 31, 2017
…as was Pierre-Hugues Herbert, who arguably stole the show with this amazing hotdog…
A thrilled Pablo Cuevas ended his run of 10 consecutive defeats.
That feeling when you end your ten-match losing streak…🤗@PabloCuevas22 🙌#RolexPMasters pic.twitter.com/2OYEp8XZzm
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) October 31, 2017
WEDNESDAY
Wednesday saw all eyes turn towards Rafael Nadal. Could he seal his position as year-end World No.1?
1 hour and 48 minutes later…
Elsewhere, Diego Schwartzman was turning heads against John Isner…
..but it wasn’t quite enough to see him through, going down in an epic 7-6(2), 6-7(11), 6-3 contest.
We eagerly await the next rendition of ‘David v Goliath’…
This time, Goliath got the win…😎
What a match between @JohnIsner and @dieschwartzman 🙌#RolexPMasters pic.twitter.com/6vPvvlOMms
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) November 1, 2017
Wednesday also saw the early exit of World No.4 Alexander Zverev. Check out this unusual exchange with umpire Carlos Bernardes…
THURSDAY
Thursday will be remembered as the day of hot shots. We’ll let the videos do the talking…
This tournament + hot shots = a match made in heaven @Bryanbros with a stunning diving volley…#RolexPMasters pic.twitter.com/Yy1UqvoI0B
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) November 2, 2017
We also saw massive wins for veterans Fernando Verdasco and Julien Benneteau.
The incredible run of @julienbenneteau continues in Paris! He’s into the quarterfinals and look what it means 👏#RolexPMasters pic.twitter.com/OiOM8y9HHe
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) November 2, 2017
..and David Goffin seal the seventh qualification spot at the Nitto ATP Finals.
FRIDAY
Big serves, marathon matches, unfamiliar territory and injuries – Friday was nothing if not dramatic!
The first match of the day saw victory for John Isner, but heartbreak for Juan Martin del Potro, whose hopes of qualifying for the NItto ATP Finals in London were dashed.
So near yet so far.
Congratulations on a brilliant season, @delpotrojuan and see you in 2018 👏 pic.twitter.com/NEsaRgDyjc
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) November 3, 2017
Julien Benneteau would continue his magical run in Paris, overcoming yet another top 10 opponent in the form of Marin Cilic.
And qualifier Filip Krajinovic would also advanced to his maiden Masters 1000 semi-final, courtesy of the withdrawal of Rafael Nadal.
World No.1 @RafaelNadal addresses media after unfortunately withdrawing from @RolexPMasters… pic.twitter.com/GR2G2su1Ke
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) November 3, 2017
SATURDAY
Who would have predicted this semi-final line-up at the start of the week! John Isner, Filip Krajinovic, Jack Sock and Julien Benneteau…
With everything to play for, it was Krajinovic who struck first…
…causing shocking scenes in Bercy!
He would later be joined by Jack Sock, who ended Benneteau’s remarkable run.
Moments like this will surely help to cushion the blow…
SUNDAY
And so to the final of the 2017 Rolex Paris Masters. American Jack Sock triumphed in a closely fought final to take home his first ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title!
Merci Paris, bonjour London! 💪@JackSock claims the Paris Masters title! #RolexPMasters pic.twitter.com/aRSF99Euq0
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) November 5, 2017
And with this win…
America’s top-ranked player is off to London. @JackSock qualifies for the #NittoATPFinals for the first time in his career! pic.twitter.com/BOdxmvae9h
— Tennis TV (@TennisTV) November 5, 2017
Next stop? The Nitto ATP Finals!