Ben Shelton moves into Paris Masters quarters, to face Tommy Paul next

Ben Shelton secured his place in the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters after defeating Arthur Rinderknech in a tightly contested match, winning 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (5). This victory marks Shelton's 43rd win of the season and sets him up for a matchup against fellow American Tommy Paul, who is currently ranked 12th. The two players have faced each other four times previously, with each having won two matches. Shelton expressed excitement about facing Paul again, noting their long-standing friendship and mutual respect as competitors.

In other matches, American Taylor Fritz also advanced, defeating sixth-seeded Arthur Fils 6-3, 6-4, keeping his hopes alive for a spot in the upcoming ATP Finals. Fritz's performance was highlighted by his strong serving, as he faced no break points during the match. Additionally, Carlos Alcaraz progressed to the next round after Matteo Berrettini withdrew due to an arm injury. French player Luca Van Assche reached his first Masters quarterfinal by overcoming Lorenzo Musetti, while Rinky Hijikata continued his surprising run by defeating Tomas Etcheverry.