# Alcaraz chases Paris title against Shelton

> Alcaraz aims for first Paris Masters title after Shelton beats him in US Open.
- Title: Alcaraz chases Paris title against Shelton · Tennis Majors
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: carlos alcaraz, ben shelton, rollex paris masters, us open, tennis, atp, masters 1000, final, Tennis Majors
- Source: Tennis Majors — https://tennismajors.com/atp/rolex-paris-masters-1000-atp/reflexes-are-going-to-have-to-be-10-out-of-10-alcaraz-chases-first-paris-title-against-shelton-his-us-open-conqueror-866311.html
- Published: 2026-11-07T21:41:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: carlos alcaraz, ben shelton, rollex paris masters, us open, tennis, atp, masters 1000, final, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Alcaraz seeks first Paris Masters title by defeating Shelton, his US Open conqueror.