Alcaraz Wins Paris Masters, Sets Sights on ATP Finals

World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz beat American Ben Shelton 7-6, 7-5 in Paris on Sunday to win the Paris Masters. It was his fifth title of the year. Alcaraz has now won for the third time since he returned from a wrist injury in August and made his comeback to the tour at the US Open after a break of about five months.

Alcaraz said he has played his best tennis this week since his return. He also felt his performance in Vienna was similar. Saying he has taken a step forward mentally, Alcaraz explained that he went through tough moments during matches and tried not to let negative thoughts into his game.

Alcaraz has yet to win the ATP Finals, the season-ending tournament. He finished as runner-up in 2025, losing the final to Jannik Sinner. Emphasizing that he wants to win the tournament one day, Alcaraz said he does not know whether it will be this year or next, but that he will work hard and believes in himself.