Carlos Alcaraz saves match points to reach Paris Masters semifinals

Carlos Alcaraz saved two match points to defeat Taylor Fritz and reach the Paris Masters semifinals for the first time. The comeback adds another dramatic Paris win to his record and keeps alive his bid for the title.

The 23-year-old Spaniard won 6-7 (10/12), 7-5, 6-3 after recovering from a break down in the second set. He will face Casper Ruud, who beat Nuno Borges, while Ben Shelton will meet Luca Van Assche in the other semifinal. Fritz and fellow American Tommy Paul were eliminated, ending their chances of qualifying for the ATP Finals; Frances Tiafoe and Rafael Jodar are set to make their debuts in Turin from November 15 to 22.