From Tennis Majors · · 1m
Shelton on small window against Alcaraz
Shelton misses Paris Masters final chance, calls window small against Alcaraz.
In brief
Shelton misses Paris Masters final chance, calls window small against Alcaraz. Ben Shelton lost to Carlos Alcaraz in Paris Masters final, saying the match window was small and he missed chances. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
Shelton loses Paris Masters final
Shelton lost to Alcaraz 7-6 (5), 7-5 in Paris Masters final.
Shelton on missed break points
Shelton missed five of six break points, wishing he converted one to serve out first set.
“I had love-40 and then 15-40 in the first set, and I would have liked to convert one of those chances and give myself an opportunity to serve out that first set”
Shelton on small window
Shelton says window against top players is small: if you miss chance, another won't come.
“If you miss your chance, it’s likely that another isn’t going to come”
Shelton on first serve accuracy
Shelton was inaccurate on first serve, winning only 63% of points behind it.
“I wasn’t accurate on my first serve”
Shelton on Alcaraz's game
Shelton praised Alcaraz's speed, court movement and passing shots.
“He moves so well, gets to the open court so well, anticipates well and has great passing shots”
Shelton on indoor surface
Shelton struggles with indoor surfaces, adapting game style for fast courts.
“On this surface, those serves don’t jump as high, so they’re not as effective”
Shelton heads to ATP Finals
Shelton leaves Paris super hungry for ATP Finals in Turin.
“I’m super hungry and excited going into Turin”
In short
Ben Shelton lost to Carlos Alcaraz in Paris Masters final, saying the match window was small and he missed chances.
