Top-seeded Alexander Zverev and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic were both eliminated from the Paris Masters in the early rounds on Wednesday.
World number one Zverev lost to Lorenzo Musetti in straight sets, while Djokovic was defeated by Australian qualifier Rinky Hijikata in three sets.
Carlos Alcaraz successfully advanced to the next round by beating Alex Michelsen, while Arthur Fils qualified for the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin.