Denis Shapovalov withdraws from Paris Masters due to injury

Canadian tennis player Denis Shapovalov was forced to withdraw from his first-round match at the ATP Masters 1000 in Paris against Karen Khachanov. Despite a strong comeback from losing the first set to lead 4-1 in the deciding third set, Shapovalov suffered a right adductor injury during the fifth game of the final set.

After receiving medical treatment, the Canadian player struggled with movement and was unable to continue the match. This injury marks his sixth withdrawal in the last eighteen months. Khachanov advances to the second round of the tournament.