# Davydenko's first Masters win

> Davydenko wins Paris Masters in 90 minutes, claiming first ATP Masters 1000 title.
- Title: Davydenko's first Masters win · Tennis Majors | Shortify
- Summary: Davydenko wins Paris Masters in 90 minutes, claiming first ATP Masters 1000 title. Nikolay Davydenko beat Dominik Hrbaty 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 in 90 minutes to win…
- Keywords: nikolay davydenko, dominik hrbaty, paris masters, atp masters 1000, tennis, russia, slovakia, 2006, november 5, 90 minutes, 6-1, 6-2
- Source: Tennis Majors — https://tennismajors.com/atp/november-5-2006-davydenkos-first-masters-win-303103.html
- Published: 2026-11-05T09:14:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nikolay davydenko, dominik hrbaty, paris masters, atp masters 1000, tennis, russia, slovakia, 2006, november 5, 90 minutes, 6-1, 6-2
## The win
Davydenko beat Hrbaty 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 in 90 minutes to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title.
## The players
Davydenko, a Russian top 5 player, won his first Masters 1000 title in 2006.
## Davydenko's background
Davydenko was born in 1981 in Russia and turned pro in 1999.
## Hrbaty's background
Hrbaty, a Slovak player, was born in 1978 and turned pro in 1996.
## The tournament
The Paris-Bercy Indoor Open was held in Paris, France, from 1986 to 2006.
## The match
Davydenko won the first set 6-1, second set 6-2, and third set 6-2.
## The result
Davydenko became world No 3 in ATP rankings after winning the title.
## What next
Davydenko won two more Masters 1000 titles in 2008 and 2009.
## Hrbaty's end
Hrbaty retired from professional tennis in 2010 after dropping out of top 100.
## Key takeaway

Nikolay Davydenko beat Dominik Hrbaty 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 in 90 minutes to win his first ATP Masters 1000 title.