Carlos Alcaraz wins first Paris Masters title, beating Ben Shelton
World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz captured his first Rolex Paris Masters crown, defeating Ben Shelton in straight sets, marking his inaugural Masters 1000 win in Paris.
Key points
- Alcaraz won the Paris Masters final 7-6 (7-5), 7-5.
- It was his first Masters 1000 title in Paris and his 29th career title.
- He became the first Spanish champion at the event since 2012.
On Sunday, 8 November 2026, world No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz captured his first Rolex Paris Masters title.
Alcaraz defeated fourth‑seed American Ben Shelton in the final, winning in straight sets 7-6 (7/5), 7-5.
The victory gave Alcaraz his 29th career title and marked his inaugural Masters 1000 triumph in Paris.
After the match, the 23‑year‑old received the trophy from former champion Boris Becker.
Alcaraz became the first Spanish player to win the Paris Masters since David Ferrer in 2012.
Your questions, answered
Who did Carlos Alcaraz defeat to win the Paris Masters?
He defeated American fourth seed Ben Shelton in the final.
How many career titles does Alcaraz have after winning the Paris Masters?
The victory gave him his 29th career title.
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