Grosjean, Kuerten Pull From ATP Masters Series-Paris

Homecountry favorite Sebastien Grosjean and former No. 1 Gustavo Kuerten have withdrawn from the Masters Series-Paris, the final ATP Masters Series event of the year beginning on Oct. 30.

Grosjean is out for the remainder the the year with a thigh injury, while Kuerten has undergone a second hip surgery in an attempt to compete again in 2005 without pain. The Brazilian says he is targeting a comeback for the 2005 Australian Open.

Russian Igor Andreev and Frenchman Michael Llodra will now gain direct entry into the draw, announced the French Tennis Federation.

The MS-Paris is the final event on the Tennis-X Euro Series, which began this week in Lyon. Fans can track the Euro Series standings at www.Tennis-X.com.