Carlos Alcaraz reached the Paris Masters quarter-finals after Matteo Berrettini withdrew before their third-round encounter due to an arm issue. The Italian world number 43 revealed via Instagram that persistent pain forced the decision, noting he faces medical investigations in the coming days. Alcaraz previously started his campaign with a win over Alex Michelsen and will now face either Arthur Fils or Taylor Fritz. The progression maintains strong momentum for the Spaniard, who has already secured a place at the ATP Finals in Turin.
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Carlos Alcaraz remains on track to secure his fifth tournament title of the current seaso…: Carlos Alcaraz remains on track to secure his fifth tournament title of the current season.
Carlos Alcaraz holds a 39-5 season record despite being sidelined for more than four mont…: Carlos Alcaraz holds a 39-5 season record despite being sidelined for more than four months with a wrist injury.
Matteo Berrettini will undergo medical investigations in the coming days to assess his on…: Matteo Berrettini will undergo medical investigations in the coming days to assess his ongoing arm injury.
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Nov 5 : Carlos Alcaraz received a walkover into the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters after Matteo Berrettini withdrew from their third-round clash with an arm injury, tournament organisers said on Thursday.
The match had been scheduled for Thursday evening in the French capital, but the Italian world number 43 pulled out after experiencing pain in his arm.
"Hello everyone, unfortunately the pain in my arm that I have been carrying for a few days will not allow me to go on the court tonight," Berrettini wrote on his Instagram story.
"In the next few days I will do all the necessary investigations to better understand what it is."
Second seed Alcaraz, who beat Alex Michelsen in his opening match, advances directly to the last eight, where he will face either France's Arthur Fils or American Taylor Fritz.
The Spaniard is chasing a fifth title of the season in Paris after winning the Australian Open, Qatar Open, Japan Open and last week's Vienna Open.
Alcaraz, who missed more than four months with a wrist injury, has already secured his place…
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