Alcaraz saves two match points to reach Paris Masters semifinals
The gist
Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz saved 2 match points against Taylor Fritz to reach the Paris Masters semi-finals.
Paris is the last Masters 1000 before the ATP Finals.
How it unfolded
- Oct 7, 2026The 2026 edition is billed as the tournament's 40th anniversary, with Rafael Jodar making his debut and 2022 champion Holger Rune returning on a protected ranking after 335 days out with a ruptured Achilles tendon.
- Oct 8, 2026The entry list is released; defending champion Jannik Sinner is absent after ending his 2026 season early, and Félix Auger-Aliassime is listed as attending.
- Oct 30, 2026The draw is held.
Key terms
- Masters 1000
- An annual series of nine elite ATP tennis tournaments ranked below the Grand Slams and year-end championships.
- ATP Finals
- The season-ending championship of the ATP Tour, featuring the top eight singles players and doubles teams of the year.
- protected ranking
- The final stage of a tournament featuring all accepted players, as opposed to qualifying rounds.
Source: Wikipedia