{
  "id": 18590018,
  "title": "Alcaraz saves match points to reach Paris Masters semis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/alcaraz-saves-match-points-to-reach-paris-masters-semis-18590018",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T22:28:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/11/07/alcaraz-saves-match-points-to-reach-paris-masters-semis"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Carlos Alcaraz, the seven-time Grand Slam champion, overcame two match points to advance to the Paris Masters semi-finals on Friday. The 23-year-old Spaniard defeated Taylor Fritz 6-7 (10/12), 7-5, 6-3, marking his first appearance in the last four of the ATP 1000 event in Paris. This victory was reminiscent of Alcaraz's iconic French Open final win last season, where he also saved three championship points to triumph. Alcaraz's win also eliminated Fritz's chances of reaching the ATP Finals. Meanwhile, Rafael Jodar, Alcaraz's compatriot and fellow Spaniard, made his debut appearance at the season-ending tournament, completing an impressive first season in professional tennis. In the first quarter-final match, American Frances Tiafoe secured his place in the ATP Finals after defeating Francesca Schiavone 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.",
  "summary": "The seven-time Grand Slam champion fought back to defeat Taylor Fritz 6-7 (10/12), 7-5, 6-3.",
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      {
        "outlet": "El Pais",
        "title": "Carlos Alcaraz - Taylor Fritz, the ATP Masters Paris quarterfinal match live | Alcaraz takes the second set and ties the match",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/carlos-alcaraz-taylor-fritz-el-partido-de-cuartos-de-final-del",
        "published": "2026-11-06T21:15:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Alcaraz saves match points to reach Paris Masters semis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/alcaraz-saves-match-points-to-reach-paris-masters-semis",
        "published": "2026-11-06T22:36:45.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}