A range of rising stars and veteran journeymen pursued the rankings boost available at this Challenger event.
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The Swiss and the Serb met five times each year between 2009 and 2012, but they have not collided at all this year.
The former top-10 player rediscovered his appetite for the game when he returned from a controversial bowl ban in Paris.
Despite a disappointing end to his season, the Frenchman can look forward with hope to 2014.
The 2006 Australian Open finalist has traced a turbulent course this year for uncertain reasons.
The Polish rising star broke through exactly one year ago at the indoor Masters 1000 tournament.
Three spots remain at the prestigious year-end championships, and Paris will decide who claims them.
The last Masters 1000 tournament of the season has a history of producing unpredictable champions.
These 500-level events showcased three of the top five men while inflicting less enviable fates on some of their leading challengers.
The 17-time major champion could learn from the words of Rudyard Kipling as he seeks to revive his fortunes.
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