Carlos Alcaraz qualified for the first time for the final of the Paris Masters 1000 after defeating the Norwegian Casper Ruud this Saturday by a resounding double 6-4. The Spaniard will seek his second consecutive indoor title on Sunday against the American Ben Shelton.
The Murcian, number three in the world, needed one hour and 26 minutes to beat Ruud (23rd), in a match in which he showed his superiority from the beginning and maintained control of the game during the two sets.
Alcaraz got his first break with the score at 3-3 in the opening set, while in the second set he broke his rival’s serve again when the score was tied 4-4, before closing the match with authority.
The 23-year-old Spaniard is going through a great moment of form and has eight consecutive indoor victories, a streak that began with his victory at the ATP 500 in Vienna.
In the final he will face Shelton, fourth in the world ranking, in a duel that will reissue the US Open quarterfinal matchup, played two months ago and which ended with the American’s victory in five sets.
Alcaraz, winner of seven Grand Slam titles, will thus have the opportunity to win the Paris Masters 1000 for the first time and confirm his good end to the season.
