Alcaraz beats Shelton to win Paris Masters and ninth ATP 1000 title

The Sansasyonel - International (English) · Nov 8, 2026 · 1m

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Ben Shelton in a match that ended 7-6 (5), 7-5 on a Sunday, securing the Paris Masters and his ninth ATP 1000 trophy. Ranked third globally, Alcaraz exacted revenge for his earlier loss to Shelton during the US Open’s quarterfinals. He becomes the first Spaniard to lift the title since David Ferrer did so in 2012. Shelton struggled with unforced errors, particularly on his forehand, which cost him at critical points, such as the tiebreak of the opening set, where he sent three forehands long.

Shelton took a 3-2 lead in the second set after Alcaraz committed two double…