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  "id": 19105914,
  "title": "After winning Paris Masters, Alcaraz high on confidence ahead of ATP Finals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/after-winning-paris-masters-alcaraz-high-on-confidence-ahead-of-atp-19105914",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-09T06:35:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40448102/after-winning-paris-masters-alcaraz-high-on-confidence-ahead-of-atp-finals"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz celebrated his Paris Masters triumph with newfound confidence ahead of the ATP Finals. The victory marked his fifth title of the year and third since returning from a wrist injury in August. Alcaraz, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, attributed his strong performance to playing the best tennis since his return, stating, \"This was probably my best week in terms of tennis (since returning).\" He acknowledged the mental challenges he faced during the tournament, emphasizing his positive battle with self-doubt. Despite never winning the ATP Finals before, Alcaraz remains determined, saying, \"I really want to win one day.\" He vowed to enter the tournament with unbridled confidence and optimism, vowing to focus on personal growth. The ATP Finals kicks off in Turin on Sunday.",
  "summary": "World number three Carlos Alcaraz said his Paris Masters victory on Sunday was the ideal platform to launch his campaign for a first ATP Finals title and that he had played his best tennis since returning from a wrist injury in August. Alcaraz defeated American Ben Shelton 7-6(5) 7-5 in Paris to seal his fifth title of the year and his third since returning to the tour at the US Open after a…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Alcaraz beats error-prone Shelton to win Paris Masters",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/alcaraz-beats-error-prone-shelton-to-win-paris-masters",
        "published": "2026-11-08T16:25:04.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Spain's Alcaraz beats error-prone Shelton to win Paris Masters for first time",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/spains-alcaraz-beats-error-prone-shelton-to-win-paris-masters-for",
        "published": "2026-11-08T16:31:53.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Carlos Alcaraz triumphs over Ben Shelton to claim first Paris Masters title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/carlos-alcaraz-triumphs-over-ben-shelton-to-claim-first-paris-masters",
        "published": "2026-11-08T17:18:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Today",
        "title": "Alcaraz proud of his mental 'step forward' after winning Paris Masters and Vienna back-to-back",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/alcaraz-proud-of-his-mental-step-forward-after-winning-paris-masters",
        "published": "2026-11-08T21:27:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Alcaraz takes revenge on Shelton to win first Paris Masters title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/alcaraz-takes-revenge-on-shelton-to-win-first-paris-masters-title",
        "published": "2026-11-08T22:00:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Carlos Alcaraz tops Ben Shelton in Paris for 9th Masters 1000 title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/carlos-alcaraz-tops-ben-shelton-in-paris-for-9th-masters-1000-title",
        "published": "2026-11-09T00:43:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Alcaraz downs Shelton in final to claim maiden Paris Masters title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/alcaraz-downs-shelton-in-final-to-claim-maiden-paris-masters-title",
        "published": "2026-11-09T02:17:59.000Z"
      }
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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."
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