Hubert Hurkacz defeated Roberto Bautista Agut 6–3, 6–2 in the first round of the Paris Masters on hard court on 1 November 2023, confirming his status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.41 to Bautista Agut's 3.19. The Polish player's dominant performance saw him control both sets with minimal resistance from his Spanish opponent, who struggled to find rhythm throughout. Hurkacz's commanding display underscored his current form heading into the latter stages of the season and positioned him favourably for the subsequent rounds at the French capital's flagship Masters event.