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Paris Marsters Championship: World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz produced a sensational comeback against American Taylor Fritz.
The Spanish star saved two match points to secure a thrilling 6–7(10), 7–5, 6–3 victory.
He booked his place in the semifinals of the 2026 Paris Masters.
The quarterfinal clash delivered high-quality tennis and plenty of drama.
Fritz started strongly and edged a closely contested opening set.
He won the tiebreak 12–10 to take an early advantage.
Alcaraz faced a serious challenge in the second set.
Fritz moved closer to victory and earned two match points.
However, the Spaniard refused to surrender.
The second seed showed remarkable mental strength under pressure.
He saved both match points with some outstanding shots.
A spectacular forehand passing shot helped him stay alive during a crucial moment.
Alcaraz then turned the momentum in his favour.
He broke Fritz’s serve and won the second set 7–5.
The comeback transformed the atmosphere inside the arena.
The Spaniard carried that confidence into the deciding set.
He increased his intensity and controlled the crucial exchanges.
Fritz struggled to match his opponent’s renewed aggression.
Alcaraz secured the third set 6–3 to complete an impressive comeback.
The match lasted approximately two hours and 43 minutes.
The victory marks Alcaraz’s first appearance in the Paris Masters semifinals.
It also strengthens his position among the leading contenders for the season-ending ATP Finals.
Fritz’s defeat also ended his hopes of qualifying for the ATP Finals.
Spanish youngster Rafael Jodar secured the final qualification spot.
Alcaraz will now face American Ben Shelton in the semifinals.
Shelton reached the last four after defeating fellow American Tommy Paul 6–4, 4–6, 6–3.
Alcaraz’s remarkable performance once again highlighted his fighting spirit.
Saving two match points against a top opponent made this victory particularly special.
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