Third seed Shelton edges past Paul to reach Paris last four

Ben Shelton beat compatriot Tommy Paul 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to reach the Paris Masters semi-finals. The world number four’s win keeps him in contention for the title and moves the third seed one match away from the final.

The first set stayed on serve until Shelton took advantage of two double faults to break Paul at 5-4. Paul broke back immediately in the second set and levelled the match, but Shelton took control of the decider with a break that helped him move 4-1 ahead. He will face either France’s Luca van Assche or Australia’s Rinky Hijikata in the semi-final.