Andrey Rublev defeated Yoshihito Nishioka 6–4, 6–3 at the Paris Masters (ATP Masters 1000) on hard court in the second round on 31 October 2023, confirming his status as the clear pre-match favourite with odds of 1.17 to Nishioka's 6.02. The Russian's comfortable two-set victory demonstrated controlled tennis against an opponent ranked considerably lower, with Rublev converting his advantage into a straightforward progression. The decisive margin across both sets reflected the gulf in class between the players at this stage of the tournament. Rublev's efficient performance maintains his momentum in Paris and positions him as a genuine contender in the latter rounds.