The defending champion David Ferrer shocked the world number one Rafael Nadal with a 6-3 7-5 victory to set up a final with Novak Djokovic at the Paris Masters. This was Ferrer first win in 10 meetings against Nadal. Earlier in the afternoon Djokovic booked his place in the final with a 4-6 6-3 6-2 victory against Roger Federer.