Alcaraz takes revenge on Shelton to win first Paris title
Carlos Alcaraz secured his first Paris Masters title by defeating Ben Shelton in a closely contested final. This victory marks a significant milestone in his return to form following a wrist injury and sets him up for the upcoming ATP Finals.
Why it matters
Alcaraz's resurgence confirms his status as a dominant force in men's tennis as he prepares to compete for major titles in the 2027 season.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Carlos Alcaraz had not previously gone beyond the quarter-finals in Paris
Just 60 days after his comeback tournament was ended in a late-night New York blockbuster against Ben Shelton, Carlos Alcaraz took his revenge.
In doing so, the Spaniard offered the latest indication that his ascension back to the top of the men's game is nearing completion.
Alcaraz exceeded expectations when, on his return from four months out with a wrist injury, he reached the US Open quarter-finals in September before going out in an astonishing five-set epic against rising American star Shelton.
In the two months since, Alcaraz has won three titles and lost once in 17 matches.
Victory over world number four Shelton on Sunday sealed the 23-year-old's first triumph at the prestigious Paris Masters 1000 tournament.
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