Carlos Alcaraz triumphed over Ben Shelton on Sunday, securing his first Paris Masters title with a straight-sets victory of 7-6 (7/5), 7-5. This win not only marked a significant achievement for the 23-year-old Spanish player but also served as a measure of revenge against Shelton, who had previously defeated him during the US Open earlier this season. The match in Paris, lasting just under two hours, was a stark contrast to their previous five-set quarter-final clash in New York two months ago, which had been a grueling battle.

With this victory, Alcaraz has now claimed the ninth 1000-level title of his career, further solidifying his status as one of the top players in tennis today. The Paris Masters victory adds to his impressive resume, which already includes seven Grand Slam titles. Alcaraz expressed his excitement about winning in Paris, a tournament he has aspired to conquer since he began competing professionally.S1S2

In the doubles final held earlier in the day, the French duo of Quentin Halys and Pierre-Hugues Herbert pulled off an upset against the second-seeded team of Neal Skupski and Christian Harrison, winning 7-6 (7/3), 6-7 (4/7), 10-8. This victory for the wildcards added to the day's excitement at the Accor Arena in Paris, showcasing the competitive spirit of the tournament.S1