Zverev's Reign as No. 1 Starts with Loss

Alexander Zverev's career as the world's No. 1 player started on a sour note with a loss in Paris. He was defeated by Lorenzo Musetti with a score of 7-6 (5), 6-2. This loss marked Zverev's first test as the world's top-ranked player. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic also suffered a loss to qualifier Rinky Hijikata, further complicating his chances of participating in the ATP Finals.