Grigor Dimitrov and Karen Khachanov Reach Paris Masters Quarterfinals

Dimitrov Defeats Hurkacz, Khachanov Ousts Isner

Grigor Dimitrov and Karen Khachanov have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters following impressive victories on Thursday.

Dimitrov Downs Hurkacz

Dimitrov, the 16th seed, defeated eighth seed Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets, 7-6(5), 6-4. The Bulgarian saved three set points in the first set tiebreaker and broke Hurkacz's serve in the ninth game of the second set to seal the match.

Khachanov Cruises Past Isner

Khachanov, the 13th seed, had an easier time against American John Isner, winning 6-4, 6-4. The Russian broke Isner's serve twice in each set and saved the only break point he faced.

Dimitrov and Khachanov to Face Off in Quarterfinals

Dimitrov and Khachanov will now face off in the quarterfinals on Friday. Dimitrov has a 2-1 head-to-head record against Khachanov, but Khachanov won their most recent encounter at the Australian Open earlier this year.

Other Notable Results

In other notable results from Thursday's play, fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Miomir Kecmanovic 6-2, 6-2, and sixth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime beat Frances Tiafoe 6-1, 6-4.

Quarterfinal Matchups Set

The quarterfinals at the Paris Masters are now set, with the following matchups:

• Grigor Dimitrov vs. Karen Khachanov
• Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. Tommy Paul
• Felix Auger-Aliassime vs. Holger Rune
• Novak Djokovic vs. Lorenzo Musetti

The semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, and the final will be played on Sunday.