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A Comeback Helps Alcaraz Win in Paris

In this lesson: Connect a comeback with the final result.

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Read the story

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Ben Shelton 7–6, 7–5 in the Paris Masters final on November 8. The victory gave him his first title at the tournament.

According to the ATP, Alcaraz recovered from a break down in the second set. The final lasted one hour and 57 minutes.

Source: ATP Tour, 2026-11-08. https://www.nittoatpfinals.com/en/news/alcaraz-shelton-paris-2026-final-sunday

Read and practise

1. Which happened in the second set?

   1. Alcaraz recovered from a break down
   2. Alcaraz withdrew from the match
   3. Shelton won the set

2. Why does the title describe a comeback?

   1. He recovered after a setback during this final
   2. He lost and returned for a third set
   3. Alcaraz won a later final in another city

Your turn

Explain how the second-set difficulty and the final score fit together.

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