Carlos Alcaraz Reaches First-Ever Paris Masters Final After Beating Casper Ruud
Carlos Alcaraz is one win away from lifting the Paris Masters title for the first time in his career after defeating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to book his place in the final.
The Spaniard delivered a composed performance against the Norwegian, winning both sets by the same scoreline to secure his place in Sunday’s championship match. It is another important milestone for Alcaraz, who continues to strengthen his position among the leading players in men’s tennis.
The victory takes Alcaraz into his 11th Masters final, while also marking his sixth final appearance of the 2026 season. His ability to consistently reach the business end of major tournaments has been one of the defining features of his campaign.
Alcaraz has also been making progress on indoor hard courts, a surface that has presented challenges for him in the past. His performance against Ruud suggests he is becoming increasingly comfortable playing under those conditions.
With the Paris Masters title now within reach, Alcaraz will have another opportunity to add to his growing collection of trophies. However, he still has one final test ahead of him as he looks to complete the job in Paris.
