ATP Finals 2025: Carlos Alcaraz Overcomes Taylor Fritz In 3-Set Thriller

Carlos Alcaraz, the world No. 1, fought back from one set down to claim a dramatic 6‑7(2), 7‑5, 6‑3 victory over Taylor Fritz in a thrilling 2 h 48 m battle. Fritz started strongly, dominating from the baseline and taking the first‑set tiebreak convincingly, but he could not sustain his intensity as Alcaraz raised his game. In the second set, Alcaraz seized the crucial break at 6‑5, then carried momentum into the decider, breaking early and closing the match with authority, moving closer to a semi‑final berth.

Updated on: 12 November 2025 10:56 am

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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning against United States' Taylor Fritz during their tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals, in Turin, Italy. | Photo: AP/Antonio Calanni

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United States' Taylor Fritz reacts during the tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, in Turin, Italy. | Photo: AP/Antonio Calanni

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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts after winning a point against Australia's Alex de Minaur during their singles tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals, in Turin, Italy. | Photo: AP/Antonio Calanni

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United States' Taylor Fritz returns the ball to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during their tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals, in Turin, Italy. | Photo: AP/Antonio Calanni

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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns the ball to United States' Taylor Fritz during their tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals, in Turin, Italy. | Photo: AP/Antonio Calanni

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United States' Taylor Fritz returns the ball to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during their tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals, in Turin, Italy. | Photo: AP/Antonio Calanni

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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz serves the ball to United States' Taylor Fritz during their tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals, in Turin, Italy. | Photo: AP/Antonio Calanni

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United States' Taylor Fritz returns the ball to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during their tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals, in Turin, Italy. | Photo: AP/Antonio Calanni

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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz serves the ball to Australia's Alex de Minaur during their singles tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals, in Turin, Italy. | Photo: AP/Antonio Calanni