Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz defeated American Ben Shelton in Paris on Sunday to secure his first Masters 1000 title of the 2026 season. The victory marks a significant milestone for Alcaraz, who had been chasing a Masters crown since the start of the campaign.
The final at the Paris Masters showcased Alcaraz's resilience and tactical prowess as he overcame the powerful serving and aggressive baseline play of Shelton. With this triumph, Alcaraz adds another prestigious Masters 1000 trophy to his growing collection and builds momentum heading into the season-ending ATP Finals.
Alcaraz, who arrived in Paris after a strong showing at the Laver Cup earlier in the season, demonstrated why he remains one of the sport's most dominant young talents. The Spaniard's ability to adapt his game on the indoor hard courts of the Accor Arena proved decisive against Shelton, who was contesting his first Masters 1000 final.
