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Alcaraz Edges Past Shelton To Clinch Maiden Paris Masters Crown
Alcaraz defeats Shelton 7-6(5), 7-5 to win first Paris Masters title.
In brief
Alcaraz defeats Shelton 7-6(5), 7-5 to win first Paris Masters title. Carlos Alcaraz wins his first Paris Masters title after beating Ben Shelton 7-6(5), 7-5. Originally reported by Serve On SI.
Alcaraz Wins Paris Masters Title
Carlos Alcaraz defeats Ben Shelton 7-6(5), 7-5 to claim his first Paris Masters crown.
Alcaraz's Fifth Title This Year
Alcaraz has won five titles this year, including his first Paris Masters crown.
Wrist Injury Layoff
Alcaraz was sidelined for over four months between April and August with a wrist injury.
23-Year-Old Alcaraz
Alcaraz, 23, has won 29 titles and seven ATP Masters trophies.
Shelton's Coaching Move
Shelton begins working with Alcaraz's former coach Juan Carlos Ferrero next season.
Head-to-Head Rivalry
Alcaraz has won four of their five matches, with Shelton winning his first match in New York.
Tight Match Play
Alcaraz saved four break points for Shelton in the fourth game before winning the match.
Shelton's Grand Slam Debut
Shelton reached his first Grand Slam final in New York.
Shelton's Career Best
Shelton has won four ATP titles and is ranked No. 4 in the world.
Alcaraz's Comeback
Alcaraz returned from a four-month wrist injury layoff to win 22 of 24 matches.
Alcaraz's Recent Form
Alcaraz has won three titles in his last four events and lost only once in 17 matches.
Shelton's ATP Finals
Shelton will compete in the ATP Finals in Turin next week.
Alcaraz's Future
Alcaraz is expected to challenge Grand Slam champions for titles in 2027.
Alcaraz's Next Challenge
Alcaraz aims to win the ATP Finals in Turin after Paris Masters victory.
The bottom line
Carlos Alcaraz wins his first Paris Masters title after beating Ben Shelton 7-6(5), 7-5.
