Carlos Alcaraz is through to the Paris Masters final, where he'll face Ben Shelton again and says he's ready for one of tennis's toughest tests.
Carlos Alcaraz has set up a blockbuster Paris Masters final, and the opponent across the net will be a familiar one. Ben Shelton awaits in a rematch that promises power, pace and plenty of drama on the indoor hard courts.
The Spaniard wasn't shying away from what's coming. Alcaraz says he is braced for "one of the most difficult challenges in tennis", a telling nod to the weapons Shelton brings to the court: a huge serve, explosive forehand and the kind of fearless shotmaking that can flip a match in a few games.
For Alcaraz, it's a chance to show that he can adapt to a big-hitting opponent he has already faced. His game is built on variety, speed and instinct, and he'll need all of it to blunt Shelton's firepower and take control of the rallies.
For Shelton, the final is another opportunity to prove he belongs in the biggest matches against the sport's best. A title on the line, two electric styles colliding, and a rematch with something to settle. Paris is set for a fascinating finish.
