Paris (France) (AFP) – The American Ben Shelton, world number 4, eliminated the Frenchman Luca Van Assche (47th) on Saturday in the semifinals of the Paris Masters 1000, and awaits the winner of the duel between Carlos Alcaraz and Casper Ruud in the final.

First modification: 11/07/2026 - 17:15

Shelton, who defeated the French tennis player 5-7, 6-3 and 6-4 in 2 hours and 16 minutes, will play his first final in the Parisian indoor tournament.

At 24 years old, the US Open runner-up has two Masters 1000 titles, after having won the last two editions of the Canadian Open.

Later, the Spanish Alcaraz will face the Norwegian Ruud in the other semifinal.

The Murcian, seven-time Grand Slam champion, is also seeking to reach the title match at the Paris Masters for the first time.

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