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Alcaraz Advances to Paris Masters Quarters After Berrettini’s Withdrawal

November 5, 2026 • 3 hours ago •

PARIS: Carlos Alcaraz has advanced to the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters following the withdrawal of his last 16 opponent, Matteo Berrettini, due to an elbow injury. The seven-time Grand Slam champion was set to face the Italian on Thursday, but Berrettini announced his decision to pull out via social media, citing persistent pain in his arm.

“Unfortunately, the pain in my arm that I’ve been putting up with for the past few days means I won’t be able to take to the court tonight,” Berrettini stated. Alcaraz, who received a bye in the first round as a top-eight seed, has only played one match in Paris, where he secured a straight-sets victory against Alex Michelsen.

This development marks a significant moment for Alcaraz, who has yet to win the Paris Masters. With world number one Alexander Zverev eliminated earlier in the tournament, Alcaraz stands as the highest-ranked player remaining in the draw. His next challenge will be against American Taylor Fritz, who defeated French sixth seed Arthur Fils 6-3, 6-4 to keep his ATP Finals hopes alive.

Looking ahead, Alcaraz will face Fritz on Friday for a coveted spot in the semi-finals. The outcome of this match could have implications for both players’ standings as they vie for positions in the ATP Finals, making it a crucial encounter in the tournament.

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