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Alcaraz Rallies Past Fritz at ATP Finals, One Win From Year-End No. 1

A Thursday meeting with Lorenzo Musetti will decide if he clinches the top ranking.

Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz came from a set down to defeat Taylor Fritz 6-7 (2), 7-5, 6-3 in Turin to move to 2-0 in the Jimmy Connors group.
  • After Lorenzo Musetti’s late win over Alex de Minaur, Alcaraz will secure the year-end No. 1 and a semi-final place by beating Musetti in his final round-robin match.
  • Fritz said a season-long knee tendonitis flared during the match and he now faces de Minaur in his last group match with his semi-final prospects still alive.
  • The victory improved Alcaraz’s record over Fritz to 5-1, while Jannik Sinner can finish No. 1 only by winning the Finals undefeated.
  • Tournament officials confirmed two spectator deaths on Monday from separate sudden cardiac incidents and issued condolences to the families.