Ben Shelton Reaches Paris Masters Quarterfinals Sends Rublev Out

Ben Shelton, the American tennis player, has secured his place in the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters after defeating 12th seed Andrey Rublev in a tight match, 7-6(6), 6-3. This victory also qualified Shelton for the ATP Finals for the first time in his career, marking a significant milestone and making him one of two American men, alongside Taylor Fritz, to qualify for the year-end event for the first time since 2006. Shelton's win was highlighted by a strong serve, including 15 aces and no double faults, and a critical forehand winner in the tiebreaker. He will face either Francisco Cerundolo or Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals as the tournament intensifies. Meanwhile, Félix Auger-Aliassime also advanced to the quarterfinals, maintaining his push for ATP Finals qualification, currently just outside the last qualifying spot. The Paris Masters continues to feature fierce competition as players aim for ATP Finals spots and championship success.