Alcaraz beats Shelton for first Paris Masters title
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Ben Shelton 7-6, 7-5 to win the Paris Masters for the first time. The Spaniard avenged his US Open quarter-final loss to Shelton and claimed the ninth Masters 1000 title of his career. The victory also extended his strong return from injury before the season-ending ATP Finals.
Why it matters
Alcaraz arrives at the ATP Finals with a major indoor title and evidence that his recovery is holding.
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Part of the November 9, 2026 brief.