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  "id": 18829902,
  "title": "Alcaraz sets up Paris Masters final clash with Shelton",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/alcaraz-sets-up-paris-masters-final-clash-with-shelton",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T00:36:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/racquet-sports/2026/11/1573079/alcaraz-sets-paris-masters-final-clash-shelton"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Paris Masters final will see Carlos Alcaraz face world number four Ben Shelton, marking the Spaniard's first meeting with the American since Shelton dethroned Alcaraz in the US Open quarter-finals. Alcaraz overcame Casper Ruud to secure a spot in the final, whereas Shelton claimed his final berth after defeating Luca Van Assche, who had been on a fairytale run. Alcaraz expressed his anticipation for the upcoming clash, emphasizing the challenges it presents, while Shelton highlighted the importance of the tournament for his career.",
  "summary": "PARIS, (France): Carlos Alcaraz said Saturday that taking on world number four Ben Shelton is “one of the best challenges” in tennis after the Spaniard beat Casper Ruud to set up a Paris Masters final clash with the American.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Carlos Alcaraz saves match points to reach Paris Masters semifinals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/carlos-alcaraz-saves-match-points-to-reach-paris-masters-semifinals",
        "published": "2026-11-07T06:21:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Shelton outwits hometown hope Van Assche to reach Paris Masters final",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/shelton-outwits-hometown-hope-van-assche-to-reach-paris-masters-final",
        "published": "2026-11-07T16:14:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Shelton rallies in the 3rd set to reach Paris Masters final, faces either Alcaraz or Ruud",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/shelton-rallies-in-the-3rd-set-to-reach-paris-masters-final-faces",
        "published": "2026-11-07T16:34:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "El Pais",
        "title": "Casper Ruud - Carlos Alcaraz live | Alcaraz wins the first set of the semifinal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/casper-ruud-carlos-alcaraz-en-directo-alcaraz-se-adjudica-el-primer",
        "published": "2026-11-07T17:16:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Alcaraz sets up Paris Masters final clash with Shelton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/alcaraz-sets-up-paris-masters-final-clash-with-shelton",
        "published": "2026-11-07T22:42:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Alacaraz saves 2 match points against Fritz to reach Paris Masters semifinals",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/alacaraz-saves-2-match-points-against-fritz-to-reach-paris-masters",
        "published": "2026-11-07T23:07:15.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}