“I really want revenge”: Carlos Alcaraz on US Open rematch against Ben Shelton in Paris Masters final

Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton will meet in Sunday’s Paris Masters final in a rematch that already carries a personal edge for Alcaraz. The Spaniard has made clear that he wants revenge after their previous meeting at the US Open.

The final also arrives only a week after Shelton announced that Juan Carlos Ferrero would join his coaching team for the 2027 season. Ferrero’s history with Alcaraz gives the contest an additional storyline beyond the rematch itself.

Former coach at the centre of the storyline

Ferrero coached Alcaraz for seven years before the pair ended their partnership last December. During that period, they won 24 tour-level titles together.

His planned move into Shelton’s coaching team places Alcaraz opposite a former mentor in a new competitive context. Shelton’s announcement came just days before the Paris final, making Ferrero’s future role part of the buildup to Sunday’s match.

A rematch with added significance

For Alcaraz, the meeting provides an immediate opportunity to respond to Shelton on court. For Shelton, the final follows the announcement of a major change to his coaching setup, linking his future plans with a coach closely associated with Alcaraz’s development.

The Paris Masters final therefore brings together a US Open rematch and a newly established coaching connection, giving Sunday’s match one of the tournament’s clearest storylines.