Carlos Alcaraz qualifies for the first time for the final of the Paris Masters 1000. The world No. 3 from Spain eliminates Casper Ruud in the semifinals of the Paris-region tournament on Saturday, November 7.
On Sunday, he will therefore face an opponent who has already gotten the better of him recently, on a big stage.
He does not concede a single break point to Ruud. The score remains close, but control of the match never leaves the Spanish side.
The final gives Alcaraz the chance to win his first Masters 1000 of a 2026 season largely disrupted by his wrist injury.
On Saturday, the Spaniard holds his rank against the Norwegian, the world No. 23, without having to force his game.
This semifinal places Alcaraz on a step he had never before reached in Paris at a Masters 1000.
In control, he wins in two sets, 6-4, 6-4, after 1 hour and 25 minutes of play.