Ignacio Buse secures milestone victory over Daniil Medvedev at Paris Masters
Peruvian tennis player Ignacio Buse achieved the most significant win of his professional career on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, defeating world No. 5 Daniil Medvedev 6-4, 6-4 to reach the third round of the Rolex Paris Masters 2026. The straight-sets victory at the Paris La Défense Arena in France propels the 22-year-old competitor further into the final regular-season Masters 1000 event on the ATP calendar.
Buse advanced to the second round after overcoming Belgium’s Zizou Bergs 6-2, 6-4 in one hour and 19 minutes on Monday, November 2, 2026, successfully avenging an earlier defeat to Bergs at Shanghai on October 10, 2026. That opening win placed the 33rd-ranked Peruvian directly opposite Medvedev, the tournament’s fourth seed who entered the draw in the second round.
UPSET ALERT 🚨 Ignacio Buse beats No.4 seed Daniil Medvedev to reach R3 🇵🇪#RolexParisMasters pic.twitter.com/P8VgJbssoF
How the straight sets unfolded on the Paris indoor hard courts
Facing one of the top five players in the ATP rankings demanded composure from the outset. Buse claimed the opening set 6-4 against Daniil Medvédev. El ruso remontó después de que el peruano tomara ventaja de 2-1.
With the crowd at the Paris La Défense Arena offering vocal support, Buse secured a decisive late break before serving out the match to seal another 6-4 scoreline, closing the contest without needing a third set.
Peru es clave 🇵🇪 Ignacio Buse records the BIGGEST win of his career (by ranking) as he defeats World No. 5 Medvedev in Round 2 in Paris 🤝#RolexParisMasters pic.twitter.com/s3UbpsCRGL
Post-match reactions and reflections from the Paris La Défense Arena
Speaking to the ATP channel after his victory, Buse described the result as a career milestone. Creo que hoy jugué a un nivel muy alto.
Pero estoy muy emocionado.
Creo que es la victoria más importante de mi carrera y estoy extremadamente feliz porque este es el último torneo del año.
Buse also credited his mental resilience during tense moments on the court, noting that maintaining patience while waiting for the tournament supervisor helped him execute effective points down the stretch. He acknowledged the presence of Peruvian expatriates in the stands, adding that he looks forward to seeing them return for his next fixture.
Next opponent and tournament schedule in the French capital
Following his triumph over Medvedev, Buse moves on to the round of 16 on Thursday, November 5, 2026. His next opponent will be determined by the subsequent second-round match between Portugal’s Nuno Borges and Russia’s Karen Khachanov. Official broadcasters Disney Plus and ESPN handle regional coverage for South America, while Infobae Perú provides ongoing digital reporting from the venue.
In addition to his singles campaign, Buse entered the tournament’s doubles draw alongside Italian partner Luciano Darderi. The duo faced the French pair of Benjamin Bonzi and Arthur Rinderknech in the opening round on Court 3 at the Paris indoor facility.
Earlier coverage: Ignacio Buse defeats Zizou Bergs at Paris Masters
