Paris Paris Hard Masters 1000 Finals

Ben Shelton vs Carlos Alcaraz Prediction

Ben Shelton

Rank: #4
23%
VS

Carlos Alcaraz

Rank: #3
77%
Expected Total Games: 23.3
Predicted Winner: Carlos Alcaraz

Why the Model Favors Carlos Alcaraz

The factors that drove this prediction, measured in win-probability points.

Surface fit +9.4 Carlos Alcaraz
Overall strength +9.0 Carlos Alcaraz
Recent record by level +8.9 Carlos Alcaraz
Serve & return game +2.1 Ben Shelton
Head-to-head +1.5 Carlos Alcaraz

Starting from an even matchup, these factors move the model to 77% for Carlos Alcaraz. Computed with gradient-based attribution on our neural network, not editorial opinion. How to read this →

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Ranking Trends

Ben Shelton

  • Current #4 2026-11-02
  • 3 mo ago #10 2026-08-03
  • 6 mo ago #6 2026-05-04
  • 9 mo ago #9 2026-02-02
  • 12 mo ago #6 2025-11-03

Carlos Alcaraz

  • Current #3 2026-11-02
  • 3 mo ago #2 2026-08-03
  • 6 mo ago #2 2026-05-04
  • 9 mo ago #1 2026-02-02
  • 12 mo ago #2 2025-11-03

Player Metrics

Ben Shelton

Form Index: 65.6
ELO Rating: 2033.2
Glicko2 Rating: 1938.0
Current Fatigue (minutes): 435.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 55.2
Clay: 27.7
Grass: 37.0
Serve Rating: 97.8
Return Rating: 87.7

Carlos Alcaraz

Form Index: 67.1
ELO Rating: 2284.7
Glicko2 Rating: 2613.9
Current Fatigue (minutes): 350.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 65.8
Clay: 95.5
Grass: 97.6
Serve Rating: 95.9
Return Rating: 90.8

Recent Matches

Ben Shelton
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Carlos Alcaraz
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Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

1
Ben Shelton
vs
1
Carlos Alcaraz
Hard
1 - 0
Clay
0 - 1
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

Carlos Alcaraz is strongly favoured in the Paris Finals, with a 77% win probability compared with Ben Shelton’s 23%. The forecast is for 23.3 games.

Match Analysis

The biggest separation is on hard courts, where Alcaraz has been more effective. He also brings the stronger return, giving him a route to pressure Shelton’s serve, while the broader quality comparison favours Alcaraz as well. Their rankings are close, with Alcaraz third and Shelton fourth. Alcaraz has the stronger recent record by level, including a straight-sets win over Casper Ruud. Shelton has also been winning, but his three Paris victories have each gone to a deciding set. His serve is the main counterweight: it is rated slightly stronger than Alcaraz’s, and the serve-and-return comparison gives Shelton a modest advantage.

Total Games Predictions

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Expected Total Games in Match 23.3 Most likely outcome: 22 games

📊 Total Games Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each total games outcome

Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of total games ≤ X

Games Spread Predictions

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Expected Games Spread (Ben Shelton - Carlos Alcaraz) -4.5 Most likely spread: -5 (Carlos Alcaraz wins 5 more games)

📊 Games Spread Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each games spread outcome

Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of spread ≤ X

Aces and Double Faults Predictions

Shelton is projected for 8.6 aces and Alcaraz for 7.4. Shelton’s stronger serving profile supports the higher ace estimate, while the forecast has him at 2.1 double faults to Alcaraz’s 2.5.
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Expected Total Aces 15.3 Most likely: 13 aces Per player: Ben Shelton 8.6 + Carlos Alcaraz 7.4
❌
Expected Total Double Faults 4.6 Most likely: 3 double faults Per player: Ben Shelton 2.1 + Carlos Alcaraz 2.5

🎯 Aces Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each ace count outcome

Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of aces ≤ X

🎯 Aces by Player

Ben Shelton

Expected 8.6 aces

Carlos Alcaraz

Expected 7.4 aces

❌ Double Faults Probability Distribution

Distribution

Probability of each double fault count outcome

Cumulative Probability (CDF)

Probability of double faults ≤ X

❌ Double Faults by Player

Ben Shelton

Expected 2.1 double faults

Carlos Alcaraz

Expected 2.5 double faults

Match Format Predictions

Tiebreak Likelihood

Probability that any tiebreak is played in this match

45.0% Predicted: No tiebreak

Exact Score Distribution BO3

Probability of each set-by-set outcome (Ben Shelton's perspective)

0-2 Most likely set score (48.5%)
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Final Prediction

Shelton’s power serving is the clearest way to unsettle the forecast. If it produces enough free points to blunt Alcaraz’s return pressure, the gap between them could shrink.

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