Carlos Alcaraz survived two match points to defeat Taylor Fritz 6-7 (10/12), 7-5, 6-3 on Friday to reach the Paris Masters semifinals for the first time. The defeat eliminated Fritz from qualifying for the upcoming ATP Finals scheduled for November 15-22. Meanwhile, Ben Shelton secured his own semifinal spot by overcoming Tommy Paul, whose exit also ended his ATP Finals hopes. Shelton will now take on French player Luca Van Assche for a spot in the final.
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Quarterfinal defeats in Paris officially eliminated both Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul from…: Quarterfinal defeats in Paris officially eliminated both Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul from competing in the ATP Finals.
Frances Tiafoe and 20-year-old Spaniard Rafael Jodar secured their debut qualifications f…: Frances Tiafoe and 20-year-old Spaniard Rafael Jodar secured their debut qualifications for the season-ending tournament in Turin.
Ben Shelton advanced to face Luca Van Assche in the opposite half of the Paris Masters se…: Ben Shelton advanced to face Luca Van Assche in the opposite half of the Paris Masters semifinal draw.
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Seven-time Grand Slam champion Alcaraz is through to the Paris Masters semifinals for the first time in his career.
Carlos Alcaraz produced another miracle in the French capital as the seven-time Grand Slam champion fended off two match points to beat Taylor Fritz and reach the Paris Masters semifinals on Friday.
The 23-year-old fought back to win 6-7 (10/12), 7-5, 6-3 and advance to the last four of the event for the first time.
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