Lorenzo Sonego is set to face American qualifier Sebastian Korda in the first round of the 2025 Paris Masters on October 26, 2025. This tournament is an ATP Masters 1000 event held at the La Defense Arena in Paris, France, featuring indoor hard court matches.
Match Overview
- Date: October 26, 2025
- Venue: La Defense Arena, Paris, France
- Surface: Indoor Hard Court
- Live Telecast: Tennis Channel, TSN, Sky Sports
Player Profiles
Lorenzo Sonego
Sonego has struggled in 2025, winning only 20 of his 47 matches. He has been eliminated in the first round eleven times and in the second round nine times. Despite this, he had a notable performance at Grand Slam events, reaching the quarterfinals at the Australian Open and the fourth round at Wimbledon. This will be Sonego’s seventh appearance at the Paris Masters, where he has never progressed past the second round.
Sebastian Korda
Korda’s season has been disrupted by injuries, contributing to a decline in his overall performance. He began the year by reaching a final in Adelaide but has faced challenges since. He successfully navigated the qualifying rounds for the Paris Masters, defeating Vit Kopriva and Valentin Royer. This marks Korda’s fourth entry into the Paris Masters, with his best result being a third-round exit in 2021.
Head-to-Head Record
Sonego holds a 3-2 record against Korda. However, Korda won their last encounter in Adelaide last year. Notably, Sonego has proven successful in their matches on indoor hard courts, winning both previous encounters under similar conditions.
Recent Performances and Predictions
Sonego has reached two indoor hard-court finals during his career, winning the Moselle Open in 2022. In 2025, he has recorded a 3-4 win-loss record on indoor surfaces. Korda has also reached three finals on indoor hard courts but is yet to secure a title. His 2025 record on this surface stands at 4-3, with his best performance being a quarterfinal finish in Stockholm.
Conclusion
Both players are dealing with issues affecting their form and consistency. However, Sonego’s head-to-head advantage and past successes in indoor matches suggest he may emerge victorious. A prediction for this clash leans towards Sonego winning in three sets.
