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Alcaraz advances to semi-finals at Nitto ATP Finals

Carlos Alcaraz has qualified for the semi-finals at the Nitto ATP Finals following Alex de Minaur’s 7-6(3), 6-3 victory against Taylor Fritz on Thursday afternoon.

The Spaniard won his opening two matches at this year’s prestigious year-end event and will top the Jimmy Connors group if he defeats Lorenzo Musetti later on Thursday, with De Minaur advancing in second place. If Alcaraz loses to Musetti, he will finish second behind the Italian.

Alcaraz will also be playing for ATP Year-End No. 1 presented by PIF honours when he walks onto court in the Inalpi Arena at 8:30 p.m. CET. If the Spaniard captures a tour-leading 70th victory of the season, he will end the year as World No. 1 and subsequently end Jannik Sinner’s challenge. If Alcaraz loses to Musetti tonight, he would face Sinner in the semi-finals. If Sinner defeats Alcaraz and then goes on to win the title as the undefeated champion, he would end the year as World No. 1

Alcaraz is making his third appearance at the Nitto ATP Finals, with his previous best result a semi-final run in 2023. The 22-year-old has lifted eight trophies in 2025, including majors at Roland Garros and the US Open. He has won ATP Masters 1000 titles in Monte-Carlo, Rome and Cincinnati.