Alcaraz beats Fritz to help Jodar reach ATP finals

Carlos Alcaraz saves two match points to beat Taylor Fritz in the Paris Masters quarter-finals – a result which helped Spanish compatriot Rafael Jodar qualify for the ATP finals. Carlos Alcaraz saved two match points to beat Taylor Fritz in the Paris Masters quarter-finals – a result which helped Spanish compatriot Rafael Jodar qualify for the ATP Finals. Alcaraz claimed a 6-7 (10-12) 7-5 6-3 win over Fritz which also ended the American's hopes of reaching the season-ending event in Turin, Italy. Fritz edged a tight opening set, winning the tie-break after both players had chances to take it. He then moved a break ahead in the second set, but Alcaraz rallied to level the match after saving two match points and breaking his opponent twice.

The 23-year-old Spaniard dominated the decider after moving 3-1 ahead before closing out the contest with a powerful forehand. "I tried not to let myself down in those difficult moments – to stay strong mentally," said Alcaraz, who will face either Casper Ruud or Nuno Borges in the semi-finals. "We played incredible tennis, both of us, and I used the energy of the people to give them what they wanted to watch. To entertain them." Alcaraz's victory secured 20-year-old Jodar's place at the finals, which will be held at Turin's Inalpi Arena from 15