Paris Masters: Carlos Alcaraz Saves Two Match Points to Beat Taylor Fritz in Quarter-Finals and Help Rafael Jodar Qualify for ATP Finals
The 24-year-old is the first American to reach the Paris Masters final since Jack Sock won in 2017.
- On Friday, Carlos Alcaraz saved two match points to defeat Taylor Fritz, advancing to the Paris Masters semifinals for the first time. The 23-year-old Spaniard secured a 6-7 , 7-5, 6-3 victory.
- After Fritz edged a tight opening set, Alcaraz recovered from a break in the second set. The Spaniard saved two match points before staging a comeback to keep his campaign alive.
- Alcaraz dominated the decider after moving 3-1 ahead and closing with a powerful forehand. "After that game... I started to enjoy it," the former world number one said.
- The result secured debut spots for American Frances Tiafoe and 20-year-old Spaniard Rafael Jodar at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy. Alcaraz's victory eliminated Fritz's qualification hopes.
- Alcaraz will face either Casper Ruud or Nuno Borges in the upcoming semifinals. This matchup determines who advances to the final as the Paris Masters concludes this weekend.
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Ben Shelton took a step back from a service break in the third round on Saturday and defeated Luca Van Assche 5-7, 6-3 and 6-4 in the semifinals.
North American pushed Frenchman Luca van Assche away in three sets
The Spanish tennis player did not yield a break ball to the Norwegian (4-6, 4-6) and will be measured to Ben Shelton in the final, his executioner at the US Open.
The Murcian beats Casper Ruud by 4-6 and 4-6 and will fight for the title against Shelton tomorrow
Paris Masters 2026: Carlos Alcaraz’s potential eye-watering prize money revealed as he eyes maiden final after securing €290,960 for reaching semis
Carlos Alcaraz has reached his first Paris Masters semi-final after saving two match points to defeat Taylor Fritz in a dramatic comeback. The Spaniard now faces Casper Ruud for a place in Sunday's final, with €974,370 in prize money awaiting the champion. A victory would guarantee Alcaraz €532,120 and boost his ranking points ahead of the season's conclusion.
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