The Rolex Paris Masters has reached semifinal Saturday, with Ben Shelton facing Luca Van Assche and Carlos Alcaraz taking on Casper Ruud for places in Sunday’s final. The schedule also includes both men’s doubles semifinals at the indoor hard-court event.
Paris Masters 2026: Saturday semifinal schedule
| Round | Match | Paris local time | U.S. Eastern time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doubles semifinal | Luke Miedler / Neil Oberleitner vs. Christian Harrison / Neal Skupski | 11:00 a.m. | 5:00 a.m. |
| Singles semifinal | Luca Van Assche vs. Ben Shelton | Not before 1:30 p.m. | Not before 7:30 a.m. |
| Singles semifinal | Casper Ruud vs. Carlos Alcaraz | Not before 4:00 p.m. | Not before 10:00 a.m. |
| Doubles semifinal | Harri Heliovaara / Henry Patten vs. Quentin Halys / Pierre-Hugues Herbert | After the earlier doubles match | Follow the official order of play |
Paris is six hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Time on November 7. Match start times after the first scheduled contest depend on the length of the previous match, so the official order of play should be checked for changes.
Shelton meets Van Assche for a place in the final
The official order of play pairs Ben Shelton with Luca Van Assche in the first singles semifinal. Shelton’s aggressive serving and Van Assche’s baseline timing create a contrast in styles, with the winner moving into Sunday’s championship match.
Van Assche’s route to the last four has been built on aggressive baseline play and the ability to use the indoor conditions. Shelton brings a powerful left-handed serve and the ability to shorten points. The serve-return matchup could be decisive.
Alcaraz and Ruud meet in the second semifinal
Carlos Alcaraz faces Casper Ruud in the second singles semifinal. Alcaraz’s speed and all-court game will be tested by Ruud’s heavy topspin and consistency from the baseline. The winner will move into Sunday’s championship match.
What Sunday’s final means
The singles semifinal winners advance to the Paris Masters final on Sunday, November 8. With the event serving as the final ATP Masters 1000 tournament of the season, the title is a major opportunity to finish the year with a significant trophy and ranking points.
Official schedule and sources
- Rolex Paris Masters: Official Saturday schedule and results
- ATP Tour: Paris Masters draw, results and order of play
Schedule updated November 7, 2026. All U.S. start times shown in Eastern Time. Check the official order of play for court and timing changes.
