Carlos Alcaraz-Taylor Fritz, the quarter-final match of the Paris ATP Masters live|The match begins
The Spaniard seeks to reach the semifinals of the French tournament for the first time
Quick Look
- Carlos Alcaraz faces Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters 1000.
- The Spaniard, who entered this round after Berrettini's withdrawal, is seeking the semifinals for the first time in a tournament where his best record has been the quarterfinals in 2021 and 2022.
- Fritz arrives after defeating Arthur Fils in two sets and with physical wear and tear from three previous matches, two to three sets.
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Why It Matters
Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz meet in the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters 1000. Alcaraz entered this round after the withdrawal of Matteo Berrettini due to injury in the round of 16. The Spaniard seeks to reach the semifinals of the tournament for the first time, where his best participation has been the quarterfinals in 2021 and 2022, losing in 2022 against Holger Rune. Fritz has just defeated Arthur Fils in two sets and arrives with physical wear and tear after playing three matches, two of them three sets. In personal history, Alcaraz leads 6-1 and has won the last three duels between the two.
Carlos Alcaraz is facing Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters. The Murcian qualified for this round after Berrettini withdrew from the match in the round of 16 due to a last-minute injury. Thus, the Spanish tennis player will clash against the American, who has just defeated the Frenchman Arthur Fritz in two sets (3-6 and 4-6). In addition, Alcaraz will seek to access the semifinal round for the first time in a competition in which his best participation has been reaching the best eight phase on two occasions, in this edition and in 2022, when he lost against the Dane Holger Rune.
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Carlos Alcaraz with a volley close to the net gets the point
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Taylor Harry Fritz's forehand goes wide
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Carlos Alcaraz's backhand goes wide
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Flat kick by Carlos Alcaraz, the rest of Taylor Harry Fritz goes out
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Ace by Carlos Alcaraz with a flat serve that Taylor Harry Fritz cannot return
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Fritz game! He leaves the first serve of the match blank and shows that he continues to be unstoppable with his serve.
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Great forehand shot from the back of the court by Taylor Harry Fritz that beats Carlos Alcaraz and gets the point
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Flat throw by Taylor Harry Fritz, the rest of Carlos Alcaraz goes out
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Carlos Alcaraz's forehand goes wide
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Carlos Alcaraz's forehand goes wide
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THE MATCH BEGINS!
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The two tennis players are now taking to the court! In a few minutes, after the service toss and warm-up, the match between Taylor Fritz and Carlos Alcaraz will begin! Let's go with it!
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Without a doubt, an exciting duel awaits us in Paris to meet the third semi-finalist of the tournament! Ben Shelton and Van Assche will meet in the first semi-final, and Alcaraz or Fritz will go to the second and wait for Casper Ruud or Nuno Borges!
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It is the same situation for Carlos Alcaraz, and he has never made it past the quarterfinals in Paris, a round he has only reached once: in 2021.
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In fact, the quarterfinals is the American's best historical record in this Paris Masters 1000, a round he has already reached once: in 2021. He has never gone past this round in the French tournament.
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Taylor Fritz, for her part, arrives at this quarterfinal match after playing three matches, two of them in three sets, and with wear and tear on her legs.
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Alcaraz comes to this duel a little more rested after beating Alex Michelsen in two quick sets and after Berrettini retired yesterday before starting the match.
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Carlos Alcaraz has won each of the last three duels against Taylor Fritz on the ATP circuit, being able to chain four in a row in this duel for the first time.
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In fact, six of the previous seven matches were played on a hard surface, with the Spaniard winning 5 of those 6. The exception was in the 2025 Laver Cup.
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Taylor and Carlos are already well known, with an overwhelming advantage for the Spaniard in the personal duel by 6 to 1.
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Good afternoon everyone and welcome to Carlos Alcaraz's narration in these quarterfinals of the Paris Masters 1000! His rival, the American Taylor Fritz!
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Open Questions
- Who will win the match and advance to the semi-finals?
- Will the winner face Casper Ruud or Nuno Borges in the next round?
- What effect will Taylor Fritz's physical wear and tear have on his performance?
- Will Alcaraz be able to get past the quarter-finals in Paris for the first time?
