Alcaraz and Shelton Set for Paris Masters Final

Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz reached the Paris final after beating Casper Ruud in straight sets to extend his run at the season’s last Masters 1000.
• Ben Shelton completed a comeback win over Luca Van Assche to join Alcaraz in the title match after earlier defeating Tommy Paul in Paris.
• Alcaraz’s quarterfinal victory over Taylor Fritz eliminated Fritz from direct qualification and created the vacancy that allowed Rafael Jódar to qualify.
• Both Paris finalists are already among the eight players set for the ATP Finals so the match offers a competitive tune‑up and form check before Turin.
• Flavio Cobolli is being monitored as a possible late entry if he recovers from a left thigh muscle issue while Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul sit as first and second reserves.