Carlos Alcaraz rediscovered his very best form at the Rolex Paris Masters this week, dropping only one set en route to a dominant title victory that served as a timely reminder of why, when firing on all cylinders, the young Spaniard remains the most dangerous player in the world.
A Statement Performance
Alcaraz’s serving was at its most potent all tournament, clocking 42 aces across six matches and consistently hitting over 210kmh on his first delivery. But it was his return game — historically the weaker facet of his game — that most impressed analysts, with the 21-year-old demonstrating new tactical subtlety in how he reads opponents’ serving patterns.
In the final against Casper Ruud, Alcaraz was imperious, winning 6-2, 6-4 in under 90 minutes to claim his sixth Masters 1000 title and move to within striking distance of Jannik Sinner in the ATP Rankings.
