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Alcaraz Outlasts Fritz at ATP Finals, Moves One Win From Year-End No. 1

The result puts the top seed 2-0 and one win from securing the season’s No. 1 as Sinner’s only route is an unbeaten title defense.

Tennis - ATP Finals - Turin - Palasport Olimpico, Turin, Italy - November 11, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning his group stage match against Taylor Fritz of the U.S. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
The Spaniard and Italian played out an all-time classic French Open final earlier this year with Alcaraz prevailing in a five set epic
Tennis - ATP Finals - Turin - Palasport Olimpico, Turin, Italy - November 11, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his group stage match against Taylor Fritz of the U.S. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Jannik Sinner is on a hot streak on indoor courts having recently lifted his maiden Paris Masters title

Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz beat Taylor Fritz 6-7 (2), 7-5, 6-3 in Turin to go 2-0 in the Jimmy Connors Group and stay on course for a first ATP Finals crown.
  • Victory over Lorenzo Musetti in his final group match would guarantee Alcaraz finishes 2025 as year-end world No. 1.
  • Alcaraz will qualify for the semi-finals if Alex de Minaur defeats Musetti in their group match later on Tuesday.
  • Defending champion Jannik Sinner opened with a 7-5, 6-1 win over Felix Auger-Aliassime and must win the tournament unbeaten to keep his No. 1 chances alive.
  • Tournament officials confirmed two separate spectator deaths from sudden cardiac incidents at the Inalpi Arena on Monday.