Carlos Alcaraz vs Ben Shelton - Preview & Prediction - 2026 ATP Paris Masters Final

Carlos Alcaraz vs Ben Shelton — full preview, head-to-head breakdown and prediction for the FINAL of the 2026 Rolex Paris Masters. It's the US OPEN REMATCH, and Alcaraz has said exactly what it means to him: "I really want to take revenge against Ben." The last time these two met, Shelton dethroned the defending champion at Flushing Meadows, winning 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(10-7) in a four-hour-28-minute classic that finished at 3:33 A.M. — the LATEST FINISH IN US OPEN HISTORY — ending Alcaraz's 18-match Grand Slam winning streak. Shelton went on to reach his first Grand Slam final. Carlos Alcaraz has been imperious in Paris. He reached his FIRST PARIS MASTERS FINAL by beating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 in 97 minutes, and he's chasing his FIFTH TITLE OF 2026 — after defending the Japan Open in Tokyo, his first trophy back from a four-and-a-half-month wrist injury, and a run to the Vienna final. For a season that included that layoff, the US Open quarterfinal exit and a shock loss to Zizou Bergs in Shanghai, closing with a Masters 1000 title would be a real statement before Turin. Ben Shelton has worked harder to get here. He came from a break down in the deciding set to beat Luca Van Assche 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, and he's chasing a THIRD MASTERS 1000 TITLE after winning Montreal twice. It's been the best season of his career: titles in Dallas, Munich, Stuttgart and Montreal, plus that run to the US Open final. The head-to-head: ALCARAZ LEADS 3-1 — but Shelton won the only meeting that really mattered, and he won it in five sets. 🎾 IN THIS VIDEO • How Shelton beat him in New York and whether it repeats • Why indoor Paris suits each game differently • The fatigue gap after their semifinals • Prediction and predicted scoreline 📊 MATCH INFO Tournament: 2026 Rolex Paris Masters (ATP Masters 1000) Round: FINAL — Singles Players: Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) vs Ben Shelton (USA) Head-to-head: Alcaraz leads 3-1 — Shelton won the last meeting, the US Open quarterfinal Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026 — not before 3:00 PM CET / 9:00 AM ET Surface: Indoor hard At stake: Alcaraz's first Paris title and fifth of 2026; Shelton's third Masters 1000 💬 Revenge or repeat? Predicted scoreline in the comments. 👍 Like if you want full ATP Finals coverage from Turin 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for the rest of the indoor season - Mantis 10%: https://mantissport.com/qualityshot10 (At Checkout) - IM8 10% OFF: https://im8.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=26&aff_id=2077 (Code QST10 at Checkout) - Acemate: https://www.acematetennis.com?sca_ref=11586466.udoQ3GLV6m55xoG1&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=standard-affiliate-commission&utm_content=affiliate-QualityShot-Tennis --- Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use and no copyright infringement is intended. No match footage is shown in these videos. ⚠️ Independent tennis analysis and commentary. Predictions are opinion only and not betting advice. Not affiliated with the ATP or the Rolex Paris Masters. #Alcaraz #BenShelton #ATP