Ben Shelton vs Tommy Paul Preview & Prediction | 2026 Paris Masters | Quarter-final

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We have an all-American clash in the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters as Tommy Paul takes on Ben Shelton.

Ranking points: ATP 1000

Start date/time: 6 November 2026 at 10:00 am

Venue: La Defense Arena, Paris, France

Surface: Indoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

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Ben Shelton vs Tommy Paul prediction

Ben Shelton faced a tough test in the Round of 16 against Arthur Rinderknech, having to come back from a set down to win in three. Rinderknech played extremely well, but Shelton edged the key moments to win 3-6, 6-4, 7-6.

He now faces compatriot Tommy Paul, who continued his fine form by beating France’s Quentin Halys 7-6, 6-4. Paul has won all three of his matches in straight sets, against Holger Rune, Daniel Merida and Halys, as he continues his strong end to the season.

Paul will relish the opportunity to test himself against Shelton. The pair have met on four previous occasions, all on hard courts, winning two matches apiece, with Paul winning their most recent meeting in Dallas back in 2024.

Shelton has come on leaps and bounds since then and has clearly had the better season, but on current form, Paul probably has the edge.

This really is a match that could go either way. Paul gets our marginal preference, but our play is on the game betting, as we can expect some long, drawn-out sets. Even if it does not go to a third, we still fancy a tie-break or two.

Ben Shelton vs Tommy Paul tip: Over 22.5 total games