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Alcaraz chases Paris title against Shelton
Alcaraz aims for first Paris Masters title after Shelton beats him in US Open.
In brief
Alcaraz aims for first Paris Masters title after Shelton beats him in US Open. Alcaraz seeks first Paris Masters title by defeating Shelton, his US Open conqueror. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
Alcaraz one win from Paris title
Carlos Alcaraz is one win away from a first Rolex Paris Masters title.
Shelton beat Alcaraz in US Open
Ben Shelton won their US Open quarter-final 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (7).
Alcaraz prepares for Shelton's serve
Alcaraz said his reflexes must be 10 out of 10 to return Shelton's serve.
“Reflexes are going to have to be 10 out of 10 if I want to return his serve.”
Shelton's strong baseline game
Shelton has been solid from the baseline and with the serve in recent matches.
Alcaraz's recent success
Alcaraz beat Casper Ruud without facing a break point in his Paris final run.
Shelton's comeback win
Shelton broke back twice to win 5-7, 6-3, 6-4 after dropping the first set.
Head-to-head record
Alcaraz leads their head-to-head 3-1 with wins in Toronto 2023, Laver Cup 2024, and Roland-Garros 2025.
Shelton's US Open victory
Shelton won the most recent meeting in New York, beating Alcaraz in the US Open.
At a glance
Alcaraz seeks first Paris Masters title by defeating Shelton, his US Open conqueror.
