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Carlos Alcaraz reaches Paris Masters semifinals
Carlos Alcaraz advanced to his first Paris Masters semifinal after a dramatic three-set victory over Taylor Fritz, winning 6-7 (10), 7-5, 6-3. Alcaraz saved two match points during the second set to secure the win.
Fritz's defeat confirms that Rafael Jodar will take the eighth and final spot in the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin. Other confirmed participants include Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton, Daniil Medvedev, Flavio Cobolli, and Arthur Fils.
In other quarterfinal action, Ben Shelton defeated Tommy Paul 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to reach the semifinals, where he will face Luca Van Assche. Van Assche secured his place by defeating Rinky Hijikata 6-4, 6-7 (4), 7-5. Casper Ruud also advanced to the semifinals after defeating Nuno Borges 7-6 (5), 6-4.
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ATP · ATP Finals · Ben Shelton · Carlos Alcaraz · Casper Ruud · Luca Van Assche · Matteo Berrettini · Nuno Borges · Paris Masters · Paris Masters 1000 · Rafael Jodar · Taylor Fritz