Tommy Paul defeated Pablo Carreno Busta 6–4, 6–4 in the R16 of the Paris Masters on 3 November 2022, a hard court M1000 event. The result constituted an upset, as Carreno Busta entered as the pre-match favourite at odds of 1.71, while Paul was priced at 2.27. Paul's straight-set victory was decisive and composed, allowing him to progress to the quarterfinals with a commanding performance. The win marked a significant scalp for the American against a top-20 opponent at one of the ATP's most prestigious indoor tournaments.