World · Malaysia Bureau
Shelton advances to Paris Masters semi-finals after defeating Paul
American tennis star Ben Shelton progressed to the semi-finals of the Paris Masters on Wednesday, overcoming compatriot Tommy Paul in a closely contested three-set match. The world number four secured a 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 victory to book his place in the next round.
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Shelton's path to the semi-finals proved competitive throughout, with the match shifting momentum between the two American players across the three sets. After claiming the opening set 6-4, Shelton found himself under pressure in the second as Paul levelled the contest by winning 6-4.
The decisive third set saw Shelton reassert his dominance, securing a 6-3 victory to advance further in the prestigious indoor tournament. The Paris Masters remains one of the final significant competitions before the conclusion of the professional tennis season.
Shelton's progression marks another strong performance from the American contingent at the tournament, which continues to attract the world's elite tennis players. The world number four will face his next opponent in the semi-final stage as he seeks to claim the title.