Alcaraz reaches first Paris Masters final
Carlos Alcaraz beat Casper Ruud in straight sets to reach his first Paris Masters final, where he will face Ben Shelton in a rematch of their US Open meeting. Alcaraz described the contest as one of tennis's most difficult challenges. The supplied RSS summaries did not provide the semifinal score.
Why it matters
The final offers Alcaraz a chance to add a new Masters title against a familiar and powerful opponent.
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Part of the November 8, 2026 brief.