Alcaraz Saves Match Points Against Fritz to Send Jodar to ATP Finals

Carlos Alcaraz fought off two match points in the Paris Masters quarter-finals to defeat Taylor Fritz, sealing qualification for fellow Spaniard Rafael Jodar.

Quarter-Final Drama

Alcaraz overcame Fritz with a hard-fought three-set scoreline, ending the American player's dreams of qualifying for the season-ending tournament in Turin. Fritz took the opening set after a tense tie-break before grabbing a break in the second. However, Alcaraz dug deep to stave off two match points and level the contest.

Semi-Final Lineup

The 23-year-old Spaniard carried his momentum into the final set, grabbing a 3-1 lead before sealing victory with a strong forehand. Alcaraz moves on to face either Casper Ruud or Nuno Borges in the next round in Paris.

ATP Finals Field

Alcaraz's win ensured twenty-year-old Jodar took the eighth and final spot for the year-end event. Earlier in the day, Ben Shelton defeated fellow American Tommy Paul, a result which booked Frances Tiafoe's place at the tournament. The confirmed singles lineup features Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Flavio Cobolli, Arthur Fils, Alcaraz, Shelton, Tiafoe, and Jodar.

Context

The ATP Finals bring together the eight best men's singles players of the season for a round-robin tournament. This year's event takes place at Turin's Inalpi Arena from November 15 to 22.