India, Nov. 6 -- Luca Van Assche will clash against Rinky Hijikata in a much-anticipated quarter-final clash at the Rolex Paris Masters 2026 on November 6. The Frenchman will have home support behind him as he looks to reach his first Masters 1000 semi-final. However, he faces a determined Australian opponent who has already produced one of the biggest upsets of the tournament.

Hijikata has enjoyed an impressive campaign in Paris, coming through qualifying before defeating several established names. His victory over Novak Djokovic was a major highlight, while he also recovered from a set down to beat Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the Round of 16.

Van Assche, meanwhile, booked his quarter-final place with a hard-fought 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 victory...