Khachanov advances after Shapovalov retires in Paris Masters first round
In the first round of the Rolex Paris Masters, Karen Khachanov moved to the second round when Denis Shapovalov retired with a right‑leg injury after leading 4‑1 in the third set.
Key points
- Khachanov won the first set 6‑3 against Shapovalov.
- Shapovalov won the second set 6‑7(6) after a tiebreak.
- Shapovalov retired from the match while leading 4‑1 in the third set due to a right‑leg injury.
- The match was played at the Plenitude Arena in Paris.
- Shapovalov is ranked world No. 52.
Paris Masters – First Round
Denis Shapovalov was forced to retire from his opening match at the Rolex Paris Masters on Monday, 2 November 2026, handing Karen Khachanov a place in the second round.
The match, played at the Plenitude Arena, saw Khachanov take the first set 6‑3. Shapovalov recovered to win the second set 6‑7(6) after a tiebreak, and led 4‑1 in the third set before a medical timeout for a right‑leg injury.
Following the timeout, Shapovalov, the world No. 52, retired, and Khachanov progressed to the next round.
Your questions, answered
Why did Denis Shapovalov retire from his match against Karen Khachanov?
Shapovalov retired after a medical timeout for a right‑leg injury while leading 4‑1 in the third set.
What was the score when Shapovalov retired?
Shapovalov retired while leading 4‑1 in the third set, after winning the second set 6‑7(6).
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