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EXPLAINED: Carlos alcaraz defeats ben shelton in thrilling final for first paris masters title | Rare Historical Photos

Carlos Alcaraz beat Ben Shelton to claim the Paris Masters title for the first time - (Reuters)

Carlos Alcaraz’s excellent comeback continued as he defeated Ben Shelton 7-6(5) 7-5 to claim the Paris Masters title for the first time.

World No 3 Alcaraz missed nearly five months of the 2026 season with a wrist injury and his initial comeback came to an end at Shelton’s hands, with the American triumphing in a epic five-setter in the US Open quarter-finals.

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