Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Ben Shelton to Claim Paris Masters Title
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Ben Shelton 7-6(5), 7-5 on the evening of November 8, 2026, to win his first Paris Masters title, Báo Lao Động reported.
The world number three missed nearly five months of the 2026 season due to a wrist injury. His return follows a tough loss to Shelton in a dramatic five-set match during the US Open quarterfinals, according to Báo Lao Động.
Alcaraz added ATP 500 titles in Tokyo and Vienna before arriving in Paris. Báo Lao Động noted that while he did not play at his absolute best, he maintained a steady upward trajectory.
Shelton started the match strongly with his serve, forcing Alcaraz to defend from 0-40 down while trailing 2-1. Alcaraz saved four break points during an eight-minute game by mixing delicate volleys with aggressive baseline play.
Both players struggled to convert break opportunities before reaching the tiebreak. Báo Lao Động reported that Shelton rallied from 1-3 to lead 4-3, but ultimately lost three mini-breaks to drop the tiebreak 5-7.
Shelton found himself down 0-30 in his first service game of the second set. Four heavy first serves cleared the danger, and he eventually broke Alcaraz to take a 3-2 lead with a sharp-angled return.
Alcaraz capitalized on a lapse in Shelton’s concentration to break back and level the score at 4-4. With the score locked, Shelton missed wide in the final game to hand Alcaraz two match points.
Alcaraz converted on his second match point with a stable court coverage and a forehand winner. Báo Lao Động reported that the victory marks his ninth career Masters 1000 title and his first in Paris.
Both players will have an immediate chance to meet again next week. Báo Lao Động confirmed that both are qualified for the year-end ATP Finals, which begin on November 15 in Torino.
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