Hubert Hurkacz defeated Dominik Koepfer 4–6, 7–5, 6–2 in the second round of the Paris Masters on hard court, confirming his status as the pre-match favourite with odds of 1.26 to Koepfer's 4.36. After dropping the opening set, Hurkacz recovered to claim a competitive second set before dominating the third to secure progression. The Polish player's comeback performance underscores his capacity to adjust tactically when faced with early pressure, a quality that proved decisive against an opponent who had threatened to upset the seeding in the opening stages. Hurkacz's victory maintains his momentum in the Masters 1000 circuit as he targets a deep run in Paris.