Paris Masters Director Lifts Lid on Major Challenge Behind Tournament’s Recent Transformation: “It Costs Us More” Months after relocating, Paris Masters director Cedric Pioline addresses player compla

Since 1986, the Bercy district’s Accor Arena has hosted the Rolex Paris Masters. However, as time went on, the location began to show its age. The court arrangement was not optimal, the area was small, and the amenities for players and spectators fell short of ATP Masters 1000 requirements. “ We were cramped, stagnant, and the tournament was at risk of losing its category in the medium term, ” stated Cedric Pioline, the tournament director. Therefore, the Federation Francaise de Tennis (FFT) and the ATP formally declared in January 2024 that the 2025 edition would be the first to take place at the much larger Paris La Defense Arena.

By October 2025, the first tournament had finally taken place at the new location. Impressive improvements accompanied the move, including more match and p