Paris Masters: The Final Indoor Showdown of the ATP Season What is the Paris Masters? The Paris Masters is a men’s professional tennis tournament held annually in Paris, France. It is part of the ATP Tour’s Masters 1000 category, making it one of the nine most prestigious tournaments outside the Grand Slams. Since 2025 the tournament is held at Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre, just outside Paris. Before that it was held at the Accor Arena in Bercy. The event is typically played on indoor hard courts and takes place toward the end of the regular ATP season (late October into early November). History & Evolution The event traces its roots to earlier indoor tournaments, with various surfaces and venues over time. From 1986 to 2024, it was held at Palais Omnisports / Accor Arena in Bercy, Paris. In 2025 it moved to Paris La Défense Arena, a larger modern venue — reflecting a new chapter in the tournament’s history. The tournamen...