Carlos Alcaraz vs Ben Shelton final live updates, Paris Masters 2026
Carlos Alcaraz leads the head-to-head against Ben Shelton by 3-1
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Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton will lock horns in the Paris Masters 2026 final, with the Spaniard looking to capture his maiden title in the French capital.
Alcaraz booked his place in the championship match after defeating Casper Ruud in straight sets, having survived a major scare earlier against Taylor Fritz in the quarter-finals, where he saved two match points.
The World No. 3 has looked increasingly dominant as the tournament has progressed, extending his winning streak to eight matches and reaching his sixth ATP final of the season. Third seed Shelton, meanwhile, has enjoyed an impressive run to his first Masters 1000 final outside Canada.
The American defeated Cameron Norrie in the fourth round, recovered from a set down against Arthur Rinderknech and overcame Tommy Paul before producing another comeback victory against local favourite Luca Van Assche in the semifinals.
The final also presents Alcaraz with an opportunity to avenge his US Open 2026 quarterfinal defeat, where Shelton stunned the Spaniard in a dramatic fifth-set tiebreak. Alcaraz had won their first three encounters, including a victory at the 2024 Laver Cup, which was their only match so far in indoor conditions.
What is the head-to-head between Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton?
They have four times on tour previously, and Alcaraz is ahead with three wins. Incidentally, Shelton’s only win came at the US Open earlier this year, when he stunned Alcaraz in a thrilling five-setter.
What is the prediction for the Carlos Alcaraz vs Ben Shelton final match at Paris Masters 2026?
Alcaraz arrives in red-hot form, with an eight-match winning streak and a game that has been clicking on both wings. His experience in big finals should help, and so does his return, which is the key to this match. Shelton’s serve will once again decide his fate, because if he lands a high percentage of first serves, he can hold comfortably and put pressure on Alcaraz. But Alcaraz’s depth on the return, plus his ability to absorb pace and redirect it, could test Shelton’s fitness and patience. On the fast indoor court, the second serve is the point of attack. If Alcaraz gets enough looks at it, the break points will come, and the Spaniard has been converting them this week.
Has Carlos Alcaraz won the Paris Masters title previously?
No, this is the Spaniard’s best performance in Paris. His previous best performance was reaching the quarter-finals in 2022.
Has Ben Shelton won the Paris Masters title previously?
No, the American is yet to win a title in Paris. His best performance is reaching the final in the ongoing 2026 edition.
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