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Ben Shelton admits what went wrong for him against Carlos Alcaraz in the final in Paris

Ben Shelton has fallen just short of an eighth career title after losing his Paris Masters final with Carlos Alcaraz. Shelton is also now 1-4 against Alcaraz in their head-to-head record following the Paris Masters defeat, which arrived via a 7-6(7-5), 7-5 scoreline.

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Alcaraz Edges Past Shelton To Clinch First Paris Masters Crown

Carlos Alcaraz maintained his superb late-season surge with a hard-fought victory over Ben Shelton, edging past the American 7-6 (5), 7-5 to claim a maiden Paris Masters crown.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / November 8

'He's never going to be like Zverev': Kim Clijsters identifies what Juan Carlos Ferrero must change to take Ben Shelton to World No. 1

Kim Clijsters believes Juan Carlos Ferrero could help Ben Shelton take the next step towards becoming World No. 1, but has identified one major weakness the Spaniard must address.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / November 8

Carlos Alcaraz tops Ben Shelton in Paris for 9th Masters 1000 title

In a rematch of their memorable U.S. Open quarterfinal match, Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz defeated Ben Shelton 7-6 (5), 7-5 on Sunday to win his ninth ATP Masters 1000 title and first at the Rolex Paris Masters.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / November 8

'I reached out to him before the news dropped' - Ben Shelton details Carlos Alcaraz reaction to future Ferrero partnership

Ben Shelton is in a third Masters 1000 final of his career. Currently with a 100% record in this stages of these tournaments at this level, he will hope to continue that in the final match of the Paris Masters against Carlos Alcaraz in a rematch of their US Open thriller.

Girona FC News / Tennishead / November 5

Ben Shelton disagrees with what has been said about the Paris Masters courts after beating Arthur Rinderknech

Ben Shelton fought back from a set down against Arthur Rinderknech to advance at the Paris Masters on Thursday afternoon. Rinderknech was well on his way to causing yet another upset at the Masters 1000 event, before Shelton launched a stunning comeback.

Girona FC News / TennisUpToDate.com / November 5

'Ferrero will probably not move the needle': Rick Macci delivers blunt verdict on Ben Shelton’s new coach

Ben Shelton has made one of the most significant coaching appointments of his career by bringing Juan Carlos Ferrero into his team for 2027, but Rick Macci is already questioning how much difference the Spaniard can make. Macci's criticism centres on Shelton's backhand, which he considers biomechanically disconnected from the rest of his body.

Girona FC News / Tennishead / November 4

Ben Shelton says Novak Djokovic is the ‘blueprint’ as he aims to improve key area of his game

Ben Shelton defeated Cameron Norrie, 6-3, 6-4, in the second round of the Paris Masters. The win came days after Shelton announced Juan Carlos Ferrero as his coach for 2027.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / November 4

'I thought he was going with one of these young Spanish guys' - Ben Shelton recalls how intriguing Ferrero partnership was formed

The recent bombshell news has included Juan Carlos Ferrero, with his next coaching mystery now at an end, with the tennis player in question being Ben Shelton.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / November 2

Bombshell news as Juan Carlos Ferrero set to return to tennis with one of Carlos Alcaraz' biggest rivals

Huge news coming out of the tennis world as Juan Carlos Ferrero's highly anticipated decision on who he is going to coach next seems to be answered. After splitting ways with Carlos Alcaraz at the end of 2025, many tennis fans began to speculate who he would be linking up with next.

Girona FC News / EssentiallySports / November 2

Ben Shelton’s Juan Ferrero Partnership Faces a Tough Test as Legendary Coach Flags Technical Flaw

After parting ways with Carlos Alcaraz in late 2025, Juan Carlos Ferrero has now finally found a new player to coach. He will be joining Ben Shelton‘s team for the 2027 season.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / November 1

Juan Carlos Ferrero set for highly anticipated return to coaching in 2027 alongside Ben Shelton

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / October 30

Disaster for Ben Shelton as world No. 222 ends Swiss Indoors title hopes

Ben Shelton suffered a major upset at the Swiss Indoors Basel, losing to world No. 222 Jérôme Kym in the second round despite entering the tournament as the top seed.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / October 30

Novak Djokovic’s Basel Loss Complicates ATP Finals Plans While Ben Shelton Falls to World No. 222

Looking at how the 2023 US Open matchup between Ben Shelton and Novak Djokovic went, we were excited to see a possible second chapter of their rivalry in Basel.

Tennis News / EssentiallySports / October 27

'Sad for Tennis' — Ben Shelton Challenges Growing Narrative Around Jannik Sinner & Carlos Alcaraz

With Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz both having lost large parts of the season to injuries, there’s a question fans have been debating for months now, and Ben Shelton did not agree with the premise.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 13

With U.S. Open title, Alexander Zverev should be ATP Player of the Year

Zverev is in an excellent position to end the 2026 season as the top-ranked player on the ATP Tour.

Ben Shelton had heartfelt message after reaching U.S. Open final

Trinity Rodman stole the moment in Shelton's stunner over Carlos Alcaraz

Elena Rybakina tops Aryna Sabalenka to win U.S. Open

Rybakina cements status as best player on WTA Tour with U.S. Open win

Serena Williams, 44, on comeback: 'Nothing long-term'

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Ben Shelton had the most heartfelt message after reaching US Open final

Ben Shelton is dedicating his 2026 US Open final appearance to the reason he played tennis in the first place. Shelton lost his first set to fellow American Francis Tiafoe in the US Open men’s singles semifinal at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, N.Y.

Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 10

Ben Shelton and Francis Tiafoe receive expected U.S. Open semifinal time slot

Americans Ben Shelton and Francis Tiafoe will battle for a spot in the final in prime time.

Francis Tiafoe sets career-high ranking with epic U.S. Open quarterfinal comeback

Incredible Coco Gauff comeback gives Americans golden opportunity to accomplish a first in over two decades

U.S. Open getting eviscerated for Carlos Alcaraz vs. Ben Shelton post 11 PM start

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Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 9

Americans have best chance to win men's U.S. Open since 2003

Following an excellent quarterfinal round in both the men’s and women’s tournaments, four American tennis players remain in this year’s U.S. Open. With Francis Tiafoe and Ben Shelton set to face each other in the semifinals, an American men’s tennis player is guaranteed to compete in the finals for the eighth time this century.

Trinity Rodman steals a moment as Ben Shelton stuns Carlos Alcaraz overnight

U.S. Open getting eviscerated for Carlos Alcaraz vs. Ben Shelton post 11 PM start

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Tennis News / Yardbarker / September 9

Trinity Rodman steals a moment as Ben Shelton stuns Carlos Alcaraz overnight

Ben Shelton put an imaginary phone to his ear and hung it up at 3:33 a.m. ET on Wednesday, and up in his box Trinity Rodman was doing the same thing back at him. Shelton beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7) in four hours and 28 minutes.

Francis Tiafoe sets career-high ranking with epic U.S. Open quarterfinal comeback

Ben Shelton ties career-high ranking with fourth-round US Open win

U.S. Open getting eviscerated for Carlos Alcaraz vs. Ben Shelton post 11 PM start