India, Nov. 8 -- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Ben Shelton 7-6(5), 7-5 to win the Paris Masters 2026 men's singles title on Sunday, November 8. The second-seeded Spaniard produced a composed performance at the Plenitude Arena in Nanterre to secure his maiden Paris Masters crown and ninth ATP Masters 1000 title.

The victory also marked Alcaraz's fifth tournament triumph of the 2026 season and his second consecutive title after winning the Vienna Open last week. The 23-year-old extended his impressive late-season run after overcoming a right wrist injury that had disrupted his campaign earlier this year.

The final lasted one hour and 57 minutes, with both players producing an entertaining contest. Alcaraz held his nerve in the crucial moments t...