Holger Rune defeated Dominic Thiem 6-4, 6-2 in the first round of the Paris Masters on hard court on 1 November 2023, confirming his pre-match favourite status with a commanding performance. The Danish player controlled both sets, breaking Thiem's serve multiple times to secure a convincing victory in straight sets. Thiem, the Austrian former US Open champion, offered little resistance against Rune's aggressive baseline play and superior court positioning. The result underscored Rune's growing consistency at Masters 1000 level and his continued ascent in the rankings, whilst highlighting Thiem's ongoing struggles to recapture his best form following his wrist injury.