PARIS(AP) Top-ranked Roger Federer has lost to Julien Benneteau of France in the second round of the Paris Masters.

Federer lost 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4. The 15-time Grand Slam champion has never been further than the quarterfinals at the Paris Masters.

Benneteau aced his first match point and fell to the floor in tears. He next plays countryman Gael Monfils.