2003 BNP Paribas Masters

Tournament review

Tim Henman won the men's singles title to claim his debut Masters Series title, and what ultimately proved to be the last of 11 titles Henman won during his career. He beat Nikolay Davydenko, Sébastien Grosjean, Gustavo Kuerten, Roger Federer, and Andy Roddick en route to victory against Andrei Pavel in the final.

Andy Roddick's performance in reaching the semi-finals lifted him to No. 1 in the rankings. Despite his loss to Henman he gained the top spot from Juan Carlos Ferrero, who lost to Jiří Novák earlier in the competition. He became the fourth youngest male player to reach number one.

David Nalbandian secured the final place in the Tennis Masters Cup even though he did not play at the event. Paradorn Srichaphan, the only player who could beat him to eighth place in the rankings, lost in the third round.

Finals

Singles

Main article: 2003 BNP Paribas Masters – Singles

GBR Tim Henman defeated ROM Andrei Pavel 6–2, 7–6(8–6), 7–6(7–2)

• It was Henman's 2nd title of the year and the 11th of his career. It was his 1st Masters Series title.

Doubles

Main article: 2003 BNP Paribas Masters – Doubles

AUS Wayne Arthurs / AUS Paul Hanley defeated FRA Michaël Llodra / FRA Fabrice Santoro 6–3, 1–6, 6–3

• It was Arthurs' 4th title of the year and the 10th of his career. It was Hanley's 5th title of the year and the 6th of his career.

References

References

1. "2003 Paris – Singles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
2. "2003 Paris – Doubles draw". Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
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5. (2003-10-30). "Nalbandian takes final Cup berth". BBC Sport.