American tennis player Ben Shelton, number four in the world, set himself today for the final of the Masters 1,000 in Paris, defeating the French Luca van Assche in three sets in the first half-final.
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07/11/2026
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Ben Shelton
O american tennis player Ben Shelton, number four in the world, has now arrived for the final of the Masters 1000 in Paris, defeating the French Luca van Assche in three sets in the first half-final.
Shelton needed two hours and 17 minutes to impose himself for the partials of 5-7, 6-3 and 6-4, and eliminate the Gaul opponent, 47th of the ATP ranking and that at the end of July left Portugal with the Estoril Open trophy on the resume.
The American, 24 to 24, thus continues in the fight for his third category 1000 trophy, after having won twice in Canada in 2025 and this year.
In the final of the Masters 1,000 of Paris, Ben Shelton will face the winner of the duel between the Spanish Carlos Alcaraz, third of the world hierarchy, and the Norwegian Casper Ruud (23.o), who on Friday eliminated the Portuguese Nuno Borges in the quarterfinals.