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World number four Ben Shelton advanced to the Paris Masters semi-finals after defeating fellow American Tommy Paul 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in a closely contested match on November 6. Shelton, who reached the US Open final earlier this season, will face either France's Luca van Assche or Australia's Rinky Hijikata for a chance to reach the championship match. Shelton's victory marked his 44th tour-level win of the season, surpassing his previous best of 42 wins in 2024.
The match was tightly contested, with neither player managing to create a break-point opportunity during the first nine games of the first set. Shelton eventually found his opening when Paul served at 4-5, capitalizing on two double faults to secure two break points. Shelton made the most of his second opportunity, producing a down-the-line return winner to take the first set 6-4. However, Paul responded immediately in the second set, breaking Shelton in the opening game and protecting that advantage to level the match at one set apiece.
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