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Alcaraz Wins First Paris Masters Title Ahead of ATP Finals
Alcaraz claimed his ninth Masters 1000 title and third straight trophy since returning from injury, strengthening his form before the ATP Finals.
- On Saturday, Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton set up a Paris Masters final clash, with Alcaraz defeating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 and Shelton overcoming Luca Van Assche 5-7, 6-3, 6-4.
- Alcaraz reached the final after saving two match points against Taylor Fritz on Friday to advance to the semifinals, while Shelton earned his first Paris semifinal berth by defeating Tommy Paul 6-4, 4-6, 6-3.
- Shelton converted two of four break points against Paul and said, "These are the positions that I want to be in," as he earned his first final appearance in Paris.
- Sunday's match marks the first meeting between the pair since Shelton ended Alcaraz's US Open title defense earlier this season; Shelton's win over Paul also ended his rival's ATP Finals hopes in Turin.
- Coming off a Vienna title win last week, Alcaraz looks fresher than many rivals at this stage of the season. Asked about next year's Australian Open in January, he said he prefers focusing on his game and learning new skills.
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Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz defeated American Ben Shelton 2-0 in the Paris Masters final to claim the championship.
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Carlos Alcaraz tops Ben Shelton in Paris for 9th Masters 1000 title
In a rematch of their memorable U.S. Open quarterfinal match, Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz defeated Ben Shelton 7-6 (5), 7-5 on Sunday to win his ninth ATP Masters 1000 title and first at the Rolex Paris Masters. Shelton bested Alcaraz in September in a memorable five-set quarterfinal marathon at the US Open. The U.S. Open was
The Spaniard won his second consecutive tournament, after the ATP in Vienna.Look at the summary.
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Beat Ben Shelton in straight sets and held his fifth title of the season
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