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Alcaraz Wins a Place in the Paris Final

In this lesson: Identify the completed match and the next scheduled opponent.

Name: __________________________ Date: __________________

Read the story

Carlos Alcaraz beat Casper Ruud in Paris on November 7. He won 6–4, 6–4 in 86 minutes.

This is his first final at the Paris Masters. Before this year, he had not passed the quarter-finals there.

He is due to face Ben Shelton on Sunday. Winning the semi-final gave him a final place, not the title.

Source: Rolex Paris Masters, 2026-11-07. https://www.rolexparismasters.com/en/news/article/semi-finals-carlos-alcaraz-victory-casper-ruud-first-paris

Read and practise

1. Who did Alcaraz beat on November 7?

   1. Ben Shelton
   2. Casper Ruud
   3. Taylor Fritz

2. Who is he due to face on Sunday?

   1. Casper Ruud
   2. No opponent is named
   3. Ben Shelton

Your turn

Describe what Alcaraz has won so far and what comes next.

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