After a series of blows to the organization of the Rolex Paris Masters 2020, tennis fans in Paris finally received some good news. Earlier, it was reported that the event [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/tennis/rolex-paris-masters-2019/] will be held behind closed doors due to sudden changes to pandemic guidelines in Paris. Now, the organizers have confirmed [https://www.rolexparismasters.com/fr/2020-nouvelles-conditions-organisation] the inclusion of fans. The Rolex Paris Masters 2020 earlier supposedly looking to host 1,000 fans daily. The expectation was to conduct the event on the lines of what the French Open 2020 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/french-open-2020/] did, but the introduction of a 9 pm curfew made things difficult. However, the organizers will stick to their original stance and 1,000 fans will enter the fields daily. SCHEDULING DETAILS OF THE ROLEX PARIS MASTERS 2020 The day sessions for the main draw event, the semi-finals, and finals will see spectators in the stands. Because of the 9 pm curfew, none of the night sessions will witness fan attendance throughout the tournament. Additionally, the qualifying matches will also be held behind closed doors. The tournament kicks off on October 31 with the qualifying draw, which ends on Sunday, November 1. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20181103_RPM_GA_2437_exp.jpg] The main draw begins the next day, on November 2, and the first five days of the event or the matches during the weekdays will alternate between open-and-closed doors spectacles. Two of the four quarter-finals, scheduled for Friday, will be held in the day session. TIMINGS FOR THE FINAL WEEKEND From Monday-Thursday, the day sessions will start at 11 am (local time) and features four matches. The quarter-final action on Friday, November 6, will begin at 2 pm. The semi-finals on Saturday will begin at 2 pm, with the second semi-final not starting before 4.30 pm. Sunday’s men’s singles final is scheduled for a 3 pm start. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/djokovic-paris-2019-thursday-stretch-getty-1.jpg] MANDATORY GUIDELINES FOR FANS While spectators are allowed, they need to follow certain protocols and guidelines as the ‘social distancing era’ still exists. A distance of one seat has to be kept by the fans between each group of buyers. A group of buyers consists of not more than six people. A mask needs to be worn by every spectator above the age of 11. This year’s Rolex Paris Masters will also see a larger player draw. 56 players will begin the main draw, eight more than the 48 of last year. The main draw will be announced on Saturday, October 31. The prize money will also see big changes this year, as compared to last year. Read more – Amidst Uncertainties, Rolex Paris Masters 2020 Drastically Reduces Prize Money Pool [https://www.essentiallysports.com/atp-tennis-news-amidst-uncertainties-rolex-paris-masters-2020-drastically-reduces-prize-money-pool/] 

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<h2><strong>History </strong></h2>
The Rolex Paris Masters 2021 is the 50th edition of the tournament. The Masters 1000 event is usually the final tournament on the ATP tour before the season-ending ATP Finals. Because of its sponsorship, the tournament is officially known as Rolex Paris Masters since 2017. It is also the only one of nine Masters 1000 tournaments that is played indoors, since 2009. From 1987 until 2008 there were two indoor tournaments at the Masters level.

[caption id="attachment_427276" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-427276" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1185250709.jpg" alt="Rolex Paris Masters 1000 - Paris - France" width="1920" height="1280" /> A general view of the stadium as Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns a forehand in his Men's Singles Final match against Denis Shapovalov of Canada on day 7 of the Rolex Paris Masters, part of the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 held at the at AccorHotels Arena on in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)[/caption]

The Rolex Paris Masters was played on a carpet court at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin from its evolution from 1968 to 1982. In 1989 it was upgraded to become one of the premier nine tournaments of the Grand Prix Tour, replacing the Tokyo Open. The event then shifted to AccorHotels Arena from 1986.

The surface offers one of the fastest courts in the world, due to which more attacking tennis was showcased. However, since 2011 the tournament has followed the general slow-down of most courts on the ATP tour.
<h2><strong>Records</strong></h2>
The most successful player of the Rolex Paris Masters has been Novak Djokovic. The <a href="https://www.atptour.com/en/players/novak-djokovic/d643/overview" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World No.1</a> player has won five titles in Paris. He has also reached six finals at the Rolex Paris Masters, the most by any player, tieing with his former coach Boris Becker. The Serbian also claimed the most consecutive singles titles - in 2013, 2014, and 2015.

[caption id="attachment_508871" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-508871" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210109124749/GettyImages-1056927326.jpg" alt="Novak Djokovic" width="1920" height="1313" /> Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning his Semi Final match against Roger Federer of Switzerland on Day 6 of the Rolex Paris Masters on November 3, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)[/caption]

<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/novak-djokovic/">Novak Djokovic</a> has swept through all the singles record of the Paris Masters, winning the most number of matches with 37 wins so far. Even though he didn't participate at the tournament last year, he will try his level best to win it for the sixth time in 2021.

While Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan, also known as Bryan brothers have been the most successful doubles team in Paris indoors with four titles. On the other hand, Paul Haarhuis has played 6 doubles finals, the most by any other doubles player. Haarhuis reached these finals with three different partners.
<h2>2020 champions</h2>
Men's singles - <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/daniil-medvedev/">Daniil Medvedev</a>

[caption id="attachment_439294" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-439294" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-11-08T164653Z_203282016_UP1EGB81AM5C7_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-PARIS.jpg" alt="Daniil Medvedev at the Rolex Paris Masters 2020" width="1920" height="1329" /> Russia's Daniil Medvedev poses with the trophy as he celebrates winning the final against Germany's Alexander Zverev REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes[/caption]

Men's doubles -<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/felix-auger-aliassime/"> Félix Auger-Aliassime</a> and Hubert Hurkacz
<h2>Rolex Paris Masters 2021</h2>
The Rolex Paris Masters 2021 will be held from November 1st to November 7th. The organizers announced yet again that they would host fans in the stadiums, amid the coronavirus pandemic.

[caption id="attachment_427278" align="alignnone" width="1280"]<img class="size-full wp-image-427278" src="https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1183428425.jpg" alt="Paris Masters title" width="1280" height="1920" /> PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 25:View of the Trophy during the opening party &amp; draw at Rolex Paris Masters 2019 at Pont Alexandre III on October 25, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pierre Suu/WireImage)[/caption]

Unlike last year where the management only allowed 1,000 fans in the stadium, the Accor Arena in Bercy can host about 14,000 spectators this time.

With <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/roger-federer/">Roger Federer</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/rafael-nadal/">Rafael Nadal</a> not participating at the Paris Masters this year, all eyes will be on Djokovic, Medvedev, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alexander-zverev/">Zverev</a>, and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/stefanos-tsitsipas/">Tsitsipas</a>.

As far as tickets are concerned, they are available at a range from €10 to €215 for the single sessions.

The Rolex Paris Masters 2021 is the last chance for the ATP Finals contenders to secure their spots at the season-ending finale.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-180237" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/819px-Logo_Masters_Paris-Bercy.svg.png" alt="Rolex Paris Masters" width="819" height="1024" />
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<td width="301"><strong>Current Prize Money</strong></td>
<td width="301">€3,151,145</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301"><strong>Number of Entries (Main Draw)</strong></td>
<td width="301">56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301"><strong>Number of Entries (Qualifying)</strong></td>
<td width="301">24</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301"><strong>Number of Seeds       </strong></td>
<td width="301">16</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301"><strong>Court Type</strong></td>
<td width="301">Indoor Hard</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Rolex Paris Masters

History  The Rolex Paris Masters 2021 is the 50th edition of the tournament. The Masters 1000 event is usually the final tournament on the ATP tour before the season-ending ATP Finals. Because of its sponsorship, the tournament is officially known as Rolex Paris Masters since 2017. It is also the only one of nine Masters 1000 tournaments that is played indoors, since 2009. From 1987 until 2008 there were two indoor tournaments at the Masters level. A general view of the stadium as Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns a forehand in his Men&#8217;s Singles Final match against Denis Shapovalov of Canada on day 7 of the Rolex Paris Masters, part of the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 held at the at AccorHotels Arena on in Paris, France. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images) The Rolex Paris Masters was played on a carpet court at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin from its evolution from 1968 to 1982. In 1989 it was upgraded to become one of the premier nine tournaments of the Grand Prix Tour, replacing the Tokyo Open. The event then shifted to AccorHotels Arena from 1986. The surface offers one of the fastest courts in the world, due to which more attacking tennis was showcased. However, since 2011 the tournament has followed the general slow-down of most courts on the ATP tour. Records The most successful player of the Rolex Paris Masters has been Novak Djokovic. The World No.1 player has won five titles in Paris. He has also reached six finals at the Rolex Paris Masters, the most by any player, tieing with his former coach Boris Becker. The Serbian also claimed the most consecutive singles titles &#8211; in 2013, 2014, and 2015. Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning his Semi Final match against Roger Federer of Switzerland on Day 6 of the Rolex Paris Masters on November 3, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Novak Djokovic has swept through all the singles record of the Paris Masters, winning the most number of matches with 37 wins so far. Even though he didn&#8217;t participate at the tournament last year, he will try his level best to win it for the sixth time in 2021. While Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan, also known as Bryan brothers have been the most successful doubles team in Paris indoors with four titles. On the other hand, Paul Haarhuis has played 6 doubles finals, the most by any other doubles player. Haarhuis reached these finals with three different partners. 2020 champions Men&#8217;s singles &#8211; Daniil Medvedev Russia&#8217;s Daniil Medvedev poses with the trophy as he celebrates winning the final against Germany&#8217;s Alexander Zverev REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes Men&#8217;s doubles &#8211; Félix Auger-Aliassime and Hubert Hurkacz Rolex Paris Masters 2021 The Rolex Paris Masters 2021 will be held from November 1st to November 7th. The organizers announced yet again that they would host fans in the stadiums, amid the coronavirus pandemic. PARIS, FRANCE &#8211; OCTOBER 25:View of the Trophy during the opening party &amp; draw at Rolex Paris Masters 2019 at Pont Alexandre III on October 25, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pierre Suu/WireImage) Unlike last year where the management only allowed 1,000 fans in the stadium, the Accor Arena in Bercy can host about 14,000 spectators this time. With Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal not participating at the Paris Masters this year, all eyes will be on Djokovic, Medvedev, Zverev, and Tsitsipas. As far as tickets are concerned, they are available at a range from €10 to €215 for the single sessions. The Rolex Paris Masters 2021 is the last chance for the ATP Finals contenders to secure their spots at the season-ending finale.   Current Prize Money €3,151,145  Number of Entries (Main Draw) 56  Number of Entries (Qualifying) 24  Number of Seeds        16  Court Type Indoor Hard

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The third but final Grand Slam of an eventful year gets underway on the clay courts in Paris. The French Open 2020 will be the 124th edition of the tournament.

A dark cloud hovered over the event due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Cases in Paris are on the rise, but the event organizers are positive about creating a secure bubbe for the players and other members.
<h2>Where will the French Open be held?</h2>
Like every year, the French Open 2020 will be held at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France.

It is organized by the French Tennis Federation on the clay courts in Paris. It usually follows a host of other major events in the clay-court season. However, this time only the Italian Open in Rome precedes it, as other events were canceled due to the coronavirus.

<img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-376510" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200914191436/French-Open-2.jpg" alt="French Open 2020" width="1920" height="944" />
<h2>When will the French Open 2020 be held?</h2>
The event had many schedule changes. It was originally scheduled from May 24 to June 7. It was then moved to a September 20 start, and again to a September 27 start.

The French Open 2020 begins on September 21 and finishes on October 11, spanning three weeks in a rare occurrence.
<h2>What is different at the French Open 2020?</h2>
The French Open 2020 is the first edition with a retractable roof on the main court - Court Philippe Chatrier. This will allow night matches for the first time at the event and also allow matches to be played in rain. The four main stadium courts will all see matches under floodlights.

Also, this is the first time that stadiums will not be filled to capacity. However, up to 11,500 fans are allowed on the three main courts - up to 5,000 people each on Court Philippe Chatrier and Court Suzanne Lenglen. Up to 1,500 people on Court Simmone Mathieu.

Also, players will be tested for coronavirus upon arrival and will be tested again in 72 hours. Players can stay only in the two hotels provided by the organizers.
<h2>French Open 2020 defending champions</h2>
12-time champion Rafael Nadal is the defending champion in the men's singles. The French Open will be just his second event in six months.

[caption id="attachment_376517" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-376517 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200914191854/French-Open-Nadal.jpg" alt="Rafael Nadal in action" width="1920" height="1345" /> via REUTERS[/caption]

Ashleigh Barty is the defending women's singles champion. The French Open 2020 will see a new women's champion as Barty will not play the event due to the pandemic.

The German pair of Kevin Krawietz and Andreas Mies is the men's doubles champions from 2019. Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic are the defending women's doubles champions.

Latisha Chan and Ivan Dodig won the mixed doubles titles in 2019.
<h2><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-376524" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200914192306/Serena-French-Open-1.jpg" alt="Serena Williams in action" width="1000" height="678" /></h2>
<h2>French Open 2020 Prize Money</h2>
The total prize money for the 2020 event is set at 38 million Euros. The prize money is less by 10 percent this year, from 42.66 million Euros last year.
<h2>French Open 2020 Schedule</h2>
This year's French Open will see night matches as well along with the usual day session. Matches will begin at 5 AM (Eastern Time).

Night matches will be on the stadiums with floodlights.
<h2>Which channels are showing the French Open?</h2>
France - France.tv Sport, Eurosport
Europe (all territories) - Eurosport
Europe (local) - ITV, Rtbf.be, SRG SSR, eirsport, ORF, EPT, Radio Televijiza Slovenija, Televizia Markiza, PTS, Kyle, Eesti Meedia, Ceska Televize, Hrvastska radiotelevizija, PTPC, RTCG
USA - NBC Sports, Tennis channel
Canada - RDS, TSN
Latin-America - ESPN
Brazil - Band Sports
North-Africa and Middle-east - bein sports
Sub-Saharan Africa - SuperSport, Canal+
India - Star Sports
China - CMG
South-East Asia - Fox Sports
Japan - TV Tokyo, wowow
Australia - Fox Sports, SBS
New Zealand -Sky
South Korea - JTBC (Fox Sports)

French Open 2020

The third but final Grand Slam of an eventful year gets underway on the clay courts in Paris. The French Open 2020 will be the 124th edition of the tournament. A dark cloud hovered over the event due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Cases in Paris are on the rise, but the event organizers are positive about creating a secure bubbe for the players and other members. Where will the French Open be held? Like every year, the French Open 2020 will be held at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. It is organized by the French Tennis Federation on the clay courts in Paris. It usually follows a host of other major events in the clay-court season. However, this time only the Italian Open in Rome precedes it, as other events were canceled due to the coronavirus. When will the French Open 2020 be held? The event had many schedule changes. It was originally scheduled from May 24 to June 7. It was then moved to a September 20 start, and again to a September 27 start. The French Open 2020 begins on September 21 and finishes on October 11, spanning three weeks in a rare occurrence. What is different at the French Open 2020? The French Open 2020 is the first edition with a retractable roof on the main court &#8211; Court Philippe Chatrier. This will allow night matches for the first time at the event and also allow matches to be played in rain. The four main stadium courts will all see matches under floodlights. Also, this is the first time that stadiums will not be filled to capacity. However, up to 11,500 fans are allowed on the three main courts &#8211; up to 5,000 people each on Court Philippe Chatrier and Court Suzanne Lenglen. Up to 1,500 people on Court Simmone Mathieu. Also, players will be tested for coronavirus upon arrival and will be tested again in 72 hours. Players can stay only in the two hotels provided by the organizers. French Open 2020 defending champions 12-time champion Rafael Nadal is the defending champion in the men&#8217;s singles. The French Open will be just his second event in six months. via REUTERS Ashleigh Barty is the defending women&#8217;s singles champion. The French Open 2020 will see a new women&#8217;s champion as Barty will not play the event due to the pandemic. The German pair of Kevin Krawietz and Andreas Mies is the men&#8217;s doubles champions from 2019. Timea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic are the defending women&#8217;s doubles champions. Latisha Chan and Ivan Dodig won the mixed doubles titles in 2019. French Open 2020 Prize Money The total prize money for the 2020 event is set at 38 million Euros. The prize money is less by 10 percent this year, from 42.66 million Euros last year. French Open 2020 Schedule This year&#8217;s French Open will see night matches as well along with the usual day session. Matches will begin at 5 AM (Eastern Time). Night matches will be on the stadiums with floodlights. Which channels are showing the French Open? France &#8211; France.tv Sport, Eurosport Europe (all territories) &#8211; Eurosport Europe (local) &#8211; ITV, Rtbf.be, SRG SSR, eirsport, ORF, EPT, Radio Televijiza Slovenija, Televizia Markiza, PTS, Kyle, Eesti Meedia, Ceska Televize, Hrvastska radiotelevizija, PTPC, RTCG USA &#8211; NBC Sports, Tennis channel Canada &#8211; RDS, TSN Latin-America &#8211; ESPN Brazil &#8211; Band Sports North-Africa and Middle-east &#8211; bein sports Sub-Saharan Africa &#8211; SuperSport, Canal+ India &#8211; Star Sports China &#8211; CMG South-East Asia &#8211; Fox Sports Japan &#8211; TV Tokyo, wowow Australia &#8211; Fox Sports, SBS New Zealand -Sky South Korea &#8211; JTBC (Fox Sports)

Rolex Paris Masters 2020 Announces Good News For Fans

Scheduling details of the Rolex Paris Masters 2020

Timings for the final weekend

Mandatory guidelines for fans