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Alcaraz Saves Two Match Points in Paris Comeback

In this lesson: Connect a comeback score with a separate qualification result.

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Read the story

Carlos Alcaraz saved two match points before beating Taylor Fritz in the Paris Masters quarterfinal on November 6. He lost the opening set but recovered to win 6–7, 7–5, 6–3.

It is the first time Alcaraz has reached the semifinals of this tournament.

Fritz’s defeat also settled the final place at the ATP Finals. Rafael Jodar qualified for the season-ending event in Turin, which takes place from November 15 to 22.

Source: Rolex Paris Masters / ATP, 2026-11-06. https://www.rolexparismasters.com/en/news/article/quarterfinals-carlos-alcaraz-victory-taylor-fritz

Read and practise

1. What does “but” do in the sentence about losing the opening set?

   1. It says the opening loss caused the final win
   2. It contrasts the opening loss with the final win
   3. It only says which event happened first

2. Who gained the final ATP Finals place after Fritz’s defeat?

   1. Taylor Fritz
   2. Carlos Alcaraz
   3. Rafael Jodar

Your turn

Explain the two tournament outcomes described in this story.

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