Sport · Singapore Bureau
Alcaraz edges past Fritz in thriller to reach Paris Masters semis
Carlos Alcaraz survived two match points to overcome American Taylor Fritz in a dramatic quarterfinal, advancing to the Paris Masters semifinals for the first time. The Spanish champion prevailed 6-7(10-12), 7-5, 6-3 in a grueling encounter.
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Alcaraz faced elimination multiple times during the tiebreaker of the opening set but showed the resilience that has defined his career to turn the match around against Fritz, who had pushed the world number three to the brink.
After dropping the first set in a closely contested tiebreaker that went to 12 points, Alcaraz regrouped to take command in the second and third sets, breaking Fritz's serve when it mattered most to secure the 6-5 advantage and eventually close out the contest 6-3.
The victory marks a significant milestone for the 21-year-old, who had never before reached the semifinals of the Paris indoor championship. His ability to save match points and recover from a deficit demonstrated the mental toughness expected of top-ranked players competing at the Masters 1000 level.
Alcaraz will face one of the remaining quarterfinal winners in the next round as he pursues his first title at the Accor Arena. The Spaniard's breakthrough performance comes amid a strong European indoor campaign heading into the season's final tournaments.