# Fritz Squanders Points, Ends ATP Finals Hopes

> Taylor Fritz loses match points to Carlos Alcaraz, ending his ATP Finals chances.
- Title: Fritz Squanders Points, Ends ATP Finals Hopes · Sky Sports
- Summary: Taylor Fritz loses match points to Carlos Alcaraz, ending his ATP Finals chances.
- Keywords: paris masters, taylor fritz, carlos alcaraz, atp finals, rafael jodar, frances tiafoe, ben shelton, tommy paul, Sky Sports
- Source: Sky Sports — https://skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13608938/paris-masters-taylor-fritz-squanders-match-points-against-carlos-alcaraz-as-defeat-ends-hopes-of-reaching-atp-finals
- Published: 2026-11-06T22:20:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: paris masters, taylor fritz, carlos alcaraz, atp finals, rafael jodar, frances tiafoe, ben shelton, tommy paul, sports
## Fritz's match points
Taylor Fritz missed claiming the last ATP Finals spot after squandering two match points against Carlos Alcaraz.
## Alcaraz's victory
Alcaraz fought from a set down to beat Fritz 6-7 (10-12) 7-5 6-3 in Paris Masters quarterfinal.
## ATP Finals spot secured
Rafael Jodar earns eighth and final ATP Finals spot after Fritz's defeat.
## ATP Finals dates
ATP Finals runs November 15-22, live on Sky Sports.
## Fritz's ATP Finals hopes
Fritz would have reached ATP Finals at Rafael Jodar's expense after beating Alcaraz.
## Fritz's match progress
Fritz won first set after lengthy tie-break, broke Alcaraz to lead 4-3 in second set.
## Alcaraz's ATP Finals status
Alcaraz already qualified for ATP Finals alongside Zverev, Medvedev, Cobolli, Fils, Shelton and Tiafoe.
## Key takeaway

Taylor Fritz squandered match points against Carlos Alcaraz in Paris Masters quarterfinal, ending his hopes of reaching ATP Finals.