# After winning Paris Masters, Alcaraz high on confidence ahead of ATP Finals

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/after-winning-paris-masters-alcaraz-high-on-confidence-ahead-of-atp-finals/
- Published: 2026-11-09T04:00:05+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T04:18:57+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/after-winning-paris-masters-alcaraz-high-confidence-ahead-atp-finals-6535271
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Alcaraz beat Shelton to win the Paris Masters.
- He called it his best tennis since returning from injury.
- He heads to Turin seeking his first ATP Finals title.

## Summary

Carlos Alcaraz said his Paris Masters win has given him confidence ahead of the ATP Finals, where he is aiming for his first title. He beat Ben Shelton in straight sets on Sunday and described the week as his strongest tennis since returning from a wrist injury.

The world number three won 7-6(5) 7-5 for his fifth title of the year and third since returning at the US Open after nearly five months away. Alcaraz said he had made progress in handling difficult moments mentally; he was runner-up at the 2025 ATP Finals after losing to Jannik Sinner. This year’s tournament begins in Turin on Sunday.

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