Alcaraz downs Shelton to win Paris Masters for first time

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after winning the Paris Masters final against Ben Shelton in Nanterre, France, on Sunday. | AFP-JIJI

Nov 9, 2026

Paris – Carlos Alcaraz gained a measure of revenge on Ben Shelton on Sunday as the seven-time Grand Slam champion beat the American 7-6 (7-5), 7-5 to win the Paris Masters for the first time.

In defeating the man who ended his U.S. Open title defense earlier this season, the 23-year-old claimed the ninth 1000-level title of his career.

Unlike their five-set quarterfinal epic in New York two months ago, the clash in Paris lasted just under two hours.

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