There is no need to calculate and there will be no emergency for Carlos Alcaraz, who has already qualified for the semi-finals of the Masters Cup. Good feeling Alex de Minaur daytime. The Australian tennis player has re-emerged, still rejuvenated from a tough loss to local Lorenzo Musetti on Tuesday night. There are still options, but let’s rely on him as well. Not so Taylor Fritz: 7-6(3) and 6-3, 1 hour 34 minutes. The door to the semi-finals is therefore wide open for Carlos Alcaraz, who will face Musetti with a pass tonight (8:30 p.m., Movistar+), but not without incentive. Of course, being 1st or 2nd in a group or having a guaranteed title is not the same thing.
The Murcian, who achieved his first goal without even having to play, has a nice reward waiting for him this Thursday night, considering that victory will guarantee him number one at the end of the year. This will be my second time. The historic premiere in 2022 has arrived, and since then it has grown at supersonic speed, guiding us towards this powerful Alcaraz of today, already embedded in the realm of exceptionality, hand in hand with Jannik Sinner. Those are big words, but there is still work to be done. A win against Musetti would bring prize money and an extra point that should not be underestimated, as it would remove the possibility of him crossing paths with Sinner (another block leader) on Saturday.
Contrary to expectations, the Spaniard probably owed his tournament victory to de Minaur. He had it against Musetti, but he slipped and now he’s got it back. “When you lose a game like this, it affects you mentally,” he said. Depending on what happens at night, he’s still alive. On the other hand, Fritz, who had decided to participate with the win, was disappointed. after the fact insufficient. The American, who had been out of form since the first set tiebreak, finished practice with a lackluster performance that confirmed what we had seen so far. The conditions are there, but they are not taking advantage of them. The future demands even more.
De Minaur is confident of returning the favor, as a victory for Alcaraz in tonight’s finale would clinch a place in the semi-finals. In that case, he will encounter the Sinner. It’s worth remembering that last night the Italian confirmed his status as a favorite in an exhibition against Alexander Zverev, only to lose in two sets and be outplayed in every aspect: serve, rest and rally. The German will have to fight against Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime tomorrow. Alcaraz, on the other hand, will face the group’s final schedule without rushing or relaxing. The incentives are too juicy to let go. Now in Turin, local tennis players are in front of us.
Group final scenario
) Regardless of the score, if Musetti defeats Alcaraz, the Italian will win the group and the Spaniard will be classified as second.
B) If Alcaraz defeats Musetti in two sets, the Spaniard will win the group and de Mignar will be classified as second.
C) If Alcaraz defeats Musetti in three sets, the Spaniard will win the group and De Mignar will be classified as second.
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