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Alcaraz downs Shelton in final to claim maiden Paris Masters title

ABC News Australia and Japan Times describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened Carlos Alcaraz wins the elusive Paris Masters for the first time in his career, claiming his fifth title win of the calendar year.
The headline split ABC News Australia frames it as "Alcaraz downs Shelton in final to claim maiden Paris Masters title". Japan Times frames it as "Alcaraz downs Shelton to win Paris Masters for first time".
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CenterAlcaraz downs Shelton in final to claim maiden Paris Masters title

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ABC News AustraliaNews report · Nov 9, 2:17 AM

Alcaraz downs Shelton in final to claim maiden Paris Masters title

Carlos Alcaraz wins the elusive Paris Masters for the first time in his career, claiming his fifth title win of the calendar year.

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CNA SingaporeNews report · Nov 9, 4:00 AM

After winning Paris Masters, Alcaraz high on confidence ahead of ATP Finals

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Japan TimesNews report · Nov 9, 4:09 AM

Alcaraz downs Shelton to win Paris Masters for first time

Coming into Paris on the back of winning the 500-level title in Vienna, Carlos Alcaraz has won his last nine matches.

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Nov 9, 2:17 AM: ABC News Australia joined the source map.

Nov 9, 4:00 AM: CNA Singapore joined the source map.

Nov 9, 4:09 AM: Japan Times joined the source map.

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