Alejandro Davidovich Fokina has pulled out of the Paris Masters, joining Stefanos Tsitsipas on the list of withdrawals. Their exits reshaped the draw, with a lucky loser stepping in as a result.
Davidovich Fokina won't take part in Paris this year, a tough break for fans hoping to see him in action.
Tsitsipas also withdrew, so the draw lost two familiar names at once.
With the changes, Kouame now faces lucky loser Borges.
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