The Paris Masters 1000 has revealed its wild card selections for the 2025 edition, with Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot receiving direct entry into the main draw. Rinderknech, a consistent performer on hard courts, returns to the tournament with strong domestic support. Vacherot, representing Monaco, earns his spot after a breakthrough season that included a historic win in Shanghai.

Joining them are fellow French players Terence Atmane and Arthur Cazaux, both of whom have shown promise on the ATP Tour this year.

French talent fills qualifying draw

The qualifying wild cards have also been awarded, with Hugo Gaston, Pierre-Hugues Herbert, Ugo Blanchet, and Kyrian Jacquet set to compete for a place in the main event. Their inclusion reflects the tournament’s commitment to promoting national talent and offering opportunities to emerging players.

Tournament director Cédric Pioline emphasized performance-based selections, noting that recent results played a key role in the decisions.

Paris Masters returns with new energy

The event, now hosted at La Défense Arena, begins on October 27 and will feature top-ranked players alongside the wild card entrants. With a mix of experienced names and rising stars, the tournament promises high-level competition and strong local representation.

Arthur Rinderknech in 2025

Ranked world no.27 (career-high), Arthur played his last match on the 12^th of October when he capitulated to world no.39 Valentin Vacherot 4-6 6-3 6-3

in the final in Shanghai (draw).

This season Rinderknech has a 31-32 record. Arthur Rinderknech’s latest run in Shanghai was the best achievement of his season.

He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters)

on the 27th of October and Metz (Moselle Open) on the 2nd of November.

ATP Basel - Valentin Vacherot's projected path

Valentin Vacherot in 2025

Now ranked no.39 (career-high), Valentin played his last match on the 12^th of October when he overcame world no.27 Arthur Rinderknech 4-6 6-3 6-3 in the final in Shanghai to win his 1^st career title.

This season the Monegasque has achieved an overall 42-22 record. This year, the Monegasque lifted the trophy in Shanghai. The Monegasque reached the final in the Francavilla Challenger.

He is also scheduled to play in Athens (Hellenic Championship). The main draw will start on the 2nd of November.

Arthur Rinderknech and Valentin Vacherot fought against each other just 2 times. Their current record is 1-1.