Casper Ruud - Carlos Alcaraz live | Alcaraz takes the first set of the semifinal

Carlos Alcaraz won the first set against Casper Ruud 6-4 in the semifinals of the Paris Masters 1000. Alcaraz, seeking his first final in this tournament, broke Ruud's serve at a crucial moment. The match started competitively, but Alcaraz's consistent performance led him to victory in the first set. He previously made a remarkable comeback against Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals. Ruud, who defeated Borges in his semifinal match, has struggled against Alcaraz historically, with Alcaraz leading their head-to-head record 6-1. The winner will face Ben Shelton in the final.