Carlos Alcaraz secured his first Paris Masters title on Sunday, defeating Ben Shelton in a hard-fought final. The victory marks a significant moment for Alcaraz, avenging his earlier loss to Shelton in the US Open quarterfinals and adding another ATP 1000 title to his career.
Alcaraz controlled the match from the baseline, ultimately prevailing 7-6 (5), 7-5. The win is Alcaraz's ninth ATP 1000 title and makes him the first Spaniard to win the Paris Masters since David Ferrer in 2012. Shelton, despite a strong showing throughout the tournament, was hampered by unforced errors in the final.
Alcaraz Claims Paris Masters Title, Avenging US Open Loss to Shelton
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