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The four other men who lost their first match as world number one after Alexander Zverev’s Paris Masters loss

The four other men who lost their first match as world number one after Alexander Zverev’s Paris Masters loss
World Sports · 02:21:06 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

Alexander Zverev lost his first match as world number one at the Paris Masters. A report highlights four other men who have also lost their opening match after reaching the top ranking.

The article examines the rare occurrence and lists the previous players who suffered the same fate.

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