# Alcaraz Reminds Himself It's Just a Game

> Alcaraz saves match points to reach Paris Masters semi-finals after nervous start.
- Title: Alcaraz Reminds Himself It's Just a Game · Tennis Majors
- Summary: Alcaraz saves match points to reach Paris Masters semi-finals after nervous start.
- Keywords: carlos alcaraz, taylor fritz, rolex paris masters, tennis, semi-final, match points, nervous, Tennis Majors
- Source: Tennis Majors — https://tennismajors.com/atp/rolex-paris-masters-1000-atp/i-have-to-figure-out-why-i-played-so-nervous-once-again-alcaraz-had-to-remind-himself-its-just-a-game-to-show-his-best-866119.html
- Published: 2026-11-06T22:45:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: carlos alcaraz, taylor fritz, rolex paris masters, tennis, semi-final, match points, nervous, sports
## Alcaraz Nervous Start
Alcaraz felt nervous at 5-4 in first set against Taylor Fritz.
## Saved Two Match Points
Alcaraz saved two match points to win 6-7(10), 7-5, 6-3.
## Nerves Kicked In
Alcaraz said nerves kicked in at 5-4 serving for first set.
## Saved Fritz's Match Point
Alcaraz saved Fritz's first match point at 3-5 in second set.
## Started to Smile
Alcaraz started to smile and use crowd energy after saving match point.
## Reaches Paris Semi-Final
Alcaraz reaches first Paris semi-final against Casper Ruud.
## Key takeaway

Alcaraz saved two match points to beat Fritz 6-7(10), 7-5, 6-3, reaching his first Paris semi-final.