# Alcaraz Beats Ruud to Set Up Paris Final Against Shelton

Carlos Alcaraz won 6–4, 6–4 in Paris, France, securing his first final at the tournament against American Ben Shelton.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-11-07T19:01:24.069Z
Updated: 2026-11-07T19:03:04.362Z
Section: Sports
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Carlos Alcaraz defeated Norway’s Casper Ruud 6–4, 6–4 in Paris, France, on Saturday, November 7, to reach his first Paris Masters final and set up a title match against American Ben Shelton.

The Spaniard, ranked third in the world, won in straight sets after surviving a much longer quarterfinal against Taylor Fritz on Friday. In that earlier match, Alcaraz saved two match points before advancing.

Saturday’s semifinal turned on one break in each set. In the opener, Alcaraz broke Ruud’s serve and protected the advantage, closing the set with an ace.

Ruud improved his serving in the second set, keeping the contest level through its early stages. Alcaraz eventually earned the decisive break for a 5–4 lead, then served out the match. His final service game included three aces.

The victory puts Alcaraz into the final at seven of the nine tournaments in the ATP Masters 1000 series. Paris remains one of the titles he has yet to win.

Shelton secured the other final place earlier Saturday by defeating France’s Luca Van Assche 5–7, 6–3, 6–4. The American recovered after losing the first set and trailing in the decider.

Both players will be contesting their first Paris Masters final. Shelton is the first American finalist at the tournament since Jack Sock won it in 2017.

For the U.S. audience, Sunday’s championship match offers Shelton another opportunity to win at the tour’s Masters 1000 level. Saturday’s results establish the pairing; the title remains undecided.

Sources:
RTVE — November 7 Alcaraz–Ruud match report.
Reuters — November 7 Paris semifinal results.

## Sources
- RTVE — November 7 Alcaraz–Ruud match report: https://www.rtve.es/deportes/20261107/carlos-alcaraz-masters-1000-paris-casper-ruud-semifinales-final-ben-shelton/17304845.shtml
- Reuters — November 7 Paris semifinal results: https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/shelton-outwits-hometown-hope-van-assche-reach-paris-masters-final-2026-11-07/
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