Taylor Fritz vs Carlos Alcaraz today: what the Paris Masters quarterfinal means for ATP Finals race
Mint · Aachal Maniyar ·
Taylor Fritz is on 3,050 points heading into the quarterfinal. According to the ATP’s qualification scenarios, he qualifies if he reaches the semifinals.
Taylor Fritz is set to face Carlos Alcaraz in the Rolex Paris Masters quarterfinals on Friday, 6 November, in a match that could decide who takes the last place at the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin. The American needs the win to stay alive in the Race. On the other hand, the Spaniard is already qualified and leads their head-to-head 6-1.
What is at stake in Paris tonight?
Six players have already booked their places for the Nitto ATP Finals, which run from 15 to 22 November. The list of players include Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Ben Shelton, Daniil Medvedev, Flavio Cobolli and Arthur Fils. With Jannik Sinner out for the season through injury, ninth place in the Race is enough for the final spot.