Carlos Alcaraz wins Paris Masters in straight sets
Alcaraz defeated Ben Shelton 7:6 (5), 7:5 to lift the Paris Masters trophy in under two hours.
Carlos Alcaraz captured the Paris Masters title after defeating American Ben Shelton 7:6 (5), 7:5 in a match that lasted under two hours.
The opening set developed into a tight, tactical battle. Alcaraz saved four break points in the fourth game and recovered from 0:40 to level the set at 2:2; both players then held serve until a tiebreak decided the opener.
The fine margins decided the match
In the tiebreak Alcaraz managed five mini-breaks while Shelton took four, allowing the Spaniard to edge ahead. The second set remained close throughout and featured a notable momentum shift: Shelton moved in front 3:2 and then held his next service game without conceding a point.
Shelton used his height advantage (193 against 183 cm) and finished the match with 12 versus six aces, but that service power was not enough to halt Alcaraz.
Alcaraz extended his run to a ninth straight victory since the Italian Matteo Berrettini won without a fight in the second round. At 4:4 the Spaniard struck back, producing a standout point to avoid a deciding tiebreak and close out the match.
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