Paris Masters: Carlos Alcaraz saves two match points to beat Taylor Fritz in quarter-finals and help Rafael Jodar qualify for ATP finals
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Taylor Fritz in the Paris Masters quarter-finals, a victory that helped Rafael Jodar qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin. The tournament field is now set, featuring top-ranked players including Alcaraz, Zverev, and debutants Jodar and Tiafoe.
Why it matters
This result significantly impacts the professional tennis rankings and the composition of the prestigious season-ending ATP Finals.
Image source, EPA/Shutterstock Image caption, Carlos Alcaraz is a seven-time Grand Slam winner
Carlos Alcaraz saved two match points to beat Taylor Fritz in the Paris Masters quarter-finals - a result which helped Spanish compatriot Rafael Jodar qualify for the ATP Finals.
Alcaraz claimed a 6-7 (10-12) 7-5 6-3 win over Fritz which also ended the American's hopes of reaching the season-ending event in Turin, Italy.
Fritz edged a tight opening set, winning the tie-break after both players had chances to take it.
He then moved a break ahead in the second set, but Alcaraz rallied to level the match after saving two match points and breaking his opponent twice.
The 23-year-old Spaniard dominated the decider after moving 3-1 ahead before closing out the contest with a powerful forehand.
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