Carlos Alcaraz triumphs over Ben Shelton to claim first Paris Masters title

In a thrilling Paris Masters final, Carlos Alcaraz secured his first title at the prestigious event, defeating Ben Shelton 7-6 (7/5), 7-5. The 23-year-old Spaniard, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, avenged his loss to Shelton in the US Open quarter-final earlier this season. Alcaraz, who has won nine 1000-level titles in his career, triumphed in under two hours, contrasting with their lengthy quarter-final clash in New York.

After winning the 500-level title in Vienna, Alcaraz boasts an impressive record of nine consecutive wins heading into the ATP Finals. However, it marked Shelton's first defeat in a Masters final, having previously claimed victories in the Canadian Open for the past two years. Despite the intense competition, Alcaraz's exceptional reflexes and strategic prowess ultimately led to his victory, allowing him to claim the trophy for the first time.