Alcaraz seeks his first final in Paris against Ruud who arrives without giving up a set
Quick Look
- Carlos Alcaraz will face Casper Ruud this Saturday in the semifinals of the Paris Masters 1,000 after coming back against Taylor Fritz.
- Ruud comes to the duel after beating Nuno Borges.
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Why It Matters
Alcaraz and Ruud have met seven previous times, with only one victory for the Norwegian.
Carlos Alcaraz will face Casper Ruud this Saturday, starting at 5:00 p.m. (Spanish peninsular time), in search of a place in the final of the Paris Masters 1,000. The Murcian tennis player comes to this event after starring in a spectacular comeback against Taylor Fritz. Alcaraz saved two match points against him and ended up winning 6-7 (10), 7-5 and 6-3, after two hours and 45 minutes of intense match.
For his part, Casper Ruud comes to the match after having defeated the Portuguese Nuno Borges, rescued from the previous phase by 7-6(5) and 6-4. It will be the eighth duel between Alcaraz and Ruud, who has only beaten the Spaniard once, although it was in the only indoor match they have played, in the 2024 Masters Tournament.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Alcaraz and Ruud will play the semifinal match this Saturday at 5:00 p.m.
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Open Questions
- Who will win the ticket to the final of the tournament?
