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Taylor Fritz Beats Arthur Fils to Set Up Alcaraz Quarterfinal

Fritz hit 14 aces and did not face a break point in a 6-3, 6-4 win at the Paris Masters.

By TSP Staff
Taylor Fritz during his November 5, 2026 Paris Masters win over Arthur Fils.
Taylor Fritz during his November 5, 2026 Paris Masters win over Arthur Fils. · Credit: Loïc Wacziak / FFT

Taylor Fritz defeated Arthur Fils 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday to reach the Paris Masters quarterfinals and set up a meeting with Carlos Alcaraz.

The American hit 14 aces, landed 77% of his first serves and did not face a break point in the 71-minute match, according to the tournament’s report. One service break in each set decided the match.

The win was Fritz’s 100th at Masters 1000 level. He entered the event ranked No. 12, while Fils was No. 7.

Alcaraz leads their head-to-head series 6-1. Fritz needs to reach the Paris final to keep his ATP Finals qualification hopes alive, according to the tournament.