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Carlos Alcaraz wins Paris Masters title

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The ATP 1000 tournament in Paris concluded with Carlos Alcaraz claiming his first Paris Masters title. Alcaraz, the world number 3, defeated Ben Shelton in the final with a score of 7-6(5), 7-5. This victory marks the Spaniard’s ninth ATP Masters 1000 title and the 29th of his professional career. Alcaraz’s win follows a significant late-season surge after a nearly five-month absence caused by a right wrist injury. ~~The victory extends~~ This victory, which follows a recent win in Vienna, marks his ~~winning streak to nine matches and provides momentum heading into~~ fifth trophy of the ~~ATP Finals in Turin, scheduled for November 15 to 22. This~~ season. Alcaraz noted that the win represents a “significant mental step forward” following his recovery. The win also allows ~~Alcaraz~~ him to narrow the points gap with Jannik Sinner, though Alexander Zverev remains world number one. Shelton, the world number 4 and a US Open finalist, reached his first Paris final after defeating Luca Van Assche in the semifinals. In the final, Shelton struggled with an erratic forehand and consistency. Following the match, Shelton praised Alcaraz’s movement and ability to neutralize service advantages. Notably, Shelton recently announced that Juan Carlos Ferrero, Alcaraz’s former long-time mentor, will join his coaching team starting next season. Ferrero noted the professional challenge of preparing Shelton to counter Alcaraz’s style of play. With Jannik Sinner withdrawing from the upcoming ATP Finals due to injury, Alcaraz enters the season-ending tournament in Turin as a primary contender. He has expressed a strong desire to claim his first ATP Finals title, stating that he is playing at his best level since his comeback.

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