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Jannik Sinner began his quest for a maiden Paris Masters title that could return him to world number one with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Zizou Bergs on Wednesday. Meanwhile, reigning champion Alexander Zverev endured a lengthy three-set battle to advance.

Following the unexpected exit of world number one Carlos Alcaraz in the round of 32 on Tuesday, a victory in the ATP 1000 event in Paris would elevate Sinner to the top of the world rankings. However, the Italian second seed showed no signs of feeling the pressure in his opening match at La Defense Arena, where the top eight seeds received byes through the first round.

“I’m very happy to come through the first match," Sinner said. “I was very precise, and I also started off with a break straight away, which gives you a

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