Alcaraz Claims First Paris Masters Title with Straight-Sets Win over Shelton
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Ben Shelton 7-6(5), 7-5 to win the Paris Masters for the first time, adding another major title ahead of the ATP Finals.
Carlos Alcaraz captured his first Paris Masters title after defeating American Ben Shelton in straight sets in the men's singles final on November 8. The Spaniard secured a 7-6(5), 7-5 victory in a closely contested match.
Alcaraz held his nerve in the opening-set tie-break before producing another composed performance in the second set to close out the championship. The victory also gave him a measure of revenge after Shelton had beaten him at the US Open earlier in the season.
The Paris title provides Alcaraz with momentum heading into the ATP Finals, the season-ending event featuring the leading players on the men's tour.
Source: Al Jazeera Sport – coverage of the Paris Masters final (8 November 2026).
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