What we know
What we know: Ben Shelton tops Tommy Paul to reach first Paris Masters semifinal, Tiafoe claims ATP Finals spot
Compiled Nov 6
What we know
- Ben Shelton beat Tommy Paul 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to reach his first Paris Masters semifinal
- Shelton hit 19 aces in the match
- The win was Shelton's third over Paul in five meetings between them
- Paul's loss ended his hopes of qualifying for the ATP Finals, clinching a spot for Frances Tiafoe instead
- Already qualified for the ATP Finals are Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Shelton, Daniil Medvedev, Flavio Cobolli and Arthur Fils
- The win was Shelton's 44th tour-level victory of the season, surpassing his 42 wins in 2024
What we don’t know yet
- Whether Taylor Fritz or Rafael Jodar will take the final ATP Finals singles spot, depending on Fritz's later match against Alcaraz
Open questions
- Who will win the Fritz vs. Alcaraz match to determine the final ATP Finals qualifier?
- Who will Shelton face in the Paris Masters semifinal?
- What was the outcome of the Van Assche vs. Hijikata quarterfinal?
- How will Tiafoe perform in his ATP Finals debut?
Drawn from the Associated Press report. “What we don’t know” lists only what the reporting itself flags as unresolved.