Alcaraz Wins Paris Masters 1000 Title for the First Time
Carlos Alcaraz beat Ben Shelton 7-6, 7-5 in the final to claim his 29th career title and first ever Paris Masters crown.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, ranked third in the world, claimed his first ever Paris Masters 1000 title on Sunday after defeating American Ben Shelton, the fourth seed, in straight sets. The final score was 7-6 (7/5), 7-5 in favour of the 23-year-old, who has long had an uneasy relationship with the prestigious indoor tournament.
Alcaraz received the trophy from German tennis legend Boris Becker, who was himself the first winner of the Paris Masters back in 1986. Speaking after his victory, Alcaraz said he had never given up despite suffering painful defeats at the event in previous years, adding that he and his team had always told themselves to try again.
The Paris Masters, officially known as the Rolex Paris Masters, is one of the most important tournaments on the ATP Tour outside of the four Grand Slams. It is held indoors at the Accor Arena in Paris each autumn and carries Masters 1000 status, the second-highest tier in men's professional tennis.
Alcaraz's history with the tournament has been a difficult one. In 2021, at just 18 years old, he was knocked out in the round of 16 by Frenchman Hugo Gaston at the old Bercy arena, in front of a passionate home crowd that roared against him. The following year he reached the quarter-finals but could go no further. Sunday's final was his best run at the event by some distance.
With this 29th career title, Alcaraz is now just one trophy behind his great rival, Italian world number one Jannik Sinner, who holds 30. The two players have dominated men's tennis over the past two seasons and their rivalry is widely expected to define the sport for years to come.
Shelton, the 22-year-old American known for his powerful serve and aggressive game, was unable to match Alcaraz across the two sets despite making it a competitive contest in both. The result cements Alcaraz's position as one of the game's elite performers on all surfaces, having already won titles on clay, grass and now indoors on hard court.
Source: ION News
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2024 Paris Masters 1000 tennis tournament?β
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain won the 2024 Paris Masters 1000, defeating American Ben Shelton 7-6, 7-5 in the final. It was Alcaraz's first title at the Paris indoor event and his 29th career title overall.
What is the Paris Masters 1000 in tennis?β
The Paris Masters, officially the Rolex Paris Masters, is an ATP Masters 1000 tournament held annually in Paris, France. It is one of the most prestigious events in men's tennis outside the four Grand Slams, with past champions including Boris Becker, who presented Alcaraz with the 2024 trophy.
How many career titles does Carlos Alcaraz have compared to Jannik Sinner?β
Following his Paris Masters victory, Carlos Alcaraz has 29 career titles, placing him one behind his main rival Jannik Sinner, who holds 30 trophies.
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