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Alexander Zverev's first match as the world number one in men's tennis ended in a 7-6 (5), 6-2 defeat to Lorenzo Musetti in the second round of the Paris Masters. Zverev, who had recently won the French Open and US Open, expressed frustration over the scrutiny surrounding his ranking. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic lost to qualifier Rinky Hijikata, and Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the last 16 by defeating Alex Michelsen. The tournament saw several upsets, with top players like Zverev, Djokovic, and Frances Tiafoe exiting early.
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