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Alcaraz Outlasts Fritz to Close In on Turin Semifinals, Year-End No. 1

Two group wins leave the world No. 1 one step from the semifinals, edging him toward the year-end top ranking.

Carlos Alcaraz et Jannik Sinner à l'issue de leur finale à l'US Open le 7 septembre 2025 à New York
L'Italien Lorenzo Musetti (à gauche) félicite l'Américain Taylor Fritz, son vainqueur, à l'issue de leur match à Turin, le 10 novembre 2025
L'Espagnol Carlos Alcaraz lors de son match du 2e tour du Masters 1000 de Paris contre le Britannique Cameron Norrie le 28 octobre 2025
L'Américain Taylor Fritz durant son match du Masters ATP contre l'Italien Lorenzo Musetti le 10 novembre 2025 à Turin

Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz defeated Taylor Fritz 6-7 (2), 7-5, 6-3 in his second round‑robin match, seizing control after a pivotal hold in the fifth game of set two.
  • With two wins in the Jimmy Connors group, Alcaraz moves to the brink of qualification and would clinch a semifinal spot if Alex De Minaur beats Lorenzo Musetti later Tuesday; his next match is against Musetti.
  • The Spaniard had already reclaimed the ATP No. 1 ranking during the Finals after opening with a 7-6, 6-2 win over De Minaur.
  • Defending champion Jannik Sinner opened the Björn Borg group by beating Félix Auger-Aliassime 7-5, 6-1, strengthening his bid while defending the 1,500 points he earned in Turin last year.
  • Novak Djokovic withdrew before the event with a shoulder injury, bringing in Musetti as an alternate, and the Italian fell in his debut to Fritz 6-3, 6-4.