Alexander Zverev, the defending champion and No. 3 seed, narrowly defeated Argentine qualifier Camilo Ugo Carabelli 6-7(5), 6-1, 7-5 to reach the last 16 at the Paris Masters 2025. Zverev, who has a strong record in Paris, is favored to defend his title and will face either Alejandro Davidovich Fokina or wildcard Arthur Cazaux next. Carabelli, ranked No. 49, previously beat Tomas Martin Etcheverry in straight sets, demonstrating resilience but facing a tough challenge against Zverev, who has a 3-3 indoor hard court record this year. Betting odds favor Zverev, with a 98% chance of victory, and experts suggest he is likely to win comfortably, possibly covering a -5.5 games handicap. The match was competitive, with Carabelli extending points and testing Zverev’s endurance, but Zverev’s power and experience on indoor courts ultimately prevailed. The tournament continues with other notable results, including wins by Vacherot, Altmaier, and Sinner, as top players vie for the title in Paris.