Ben Shelton Beats Tommy Paul to Reach Paris Masters Semis

Ben Shelton is into the last four in Paris for the first time. The third seed beat fellow American Tommy Paul 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 under the roof in Nanterre, firing 19 aces along the way, ESPN reports. It was a statement performance from the American at the indoor Masters 1000 event.

It was Shelton's first Paris Masters semi-final and his 44th tour-level win of 2026, a personal best for a single season. The victory underlines how effective his big serve has been over a long and gruelling season, and it keeps him firmly in the title picture at the indoor event.

Paul's defeat ended his hopes of reaching the ATP Finals, which allowed Frances Tiafoe to clinch a spot on his Turin debut, with the tournament running from 15 to 22 November. Shelton, already qualified for Turin, will now chase a Masters title in Paris and further momentum heading into Turin next week.