"Project in Progress": Benoît Paire Stuns Instagram with a Radical Change
Quiet for several months, Benoît Paire resurfaces with an intriguing message and a radical look. The Avignon native, who has fallen to 782nd in the world, promises a "project" for 2026.
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Benoît Paire, known for making headlines during the tennis season, has been much quieter this year, due to a drop in the rankings (he is 782nd in the world this week) and several injuries.
However, the Avignon native has not ended his career and could reappear on the circuit in 2026 with a new look.
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On his Instagram account, Paire showed himself at the hairdresser, with a shaved head and the following caption: "Project in progress. I will tell you about it soon."
Without a win since May, the 36-year-old player also launched his own beer brand this year, named "Apairo."
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