Carlos Alcaraz to face Casper Ruud in Paris Masters semifinals

Carlos Alcaraz Faces Casper Ruud in Paris Semifinals

Intenté no fallarme a mí mismo en los momentos difíciles del segundo set, explained Carlos Alcaraz after advancing to the round.

Carlos Alcaraz takes on Casper Ruud in the semifinals of the Paris Masters 1000 on November 7, 2026, as mundodeportivo.com reported. The Spanish player arrives at this stage after a grueling encounter against Taylor Fritz, where he saved two match points to win 6-7(10), 7-5, 6-3. That victory marks Alcaraz’s first career appearance in the Paris semifinals and extends his winning streak on indoor hard courts to seven matches.

Head-to-Head History and Tournament Paths

Alcaraz holds a 6-1 advantage in previous matches against Ruud. The Norwegian’s sole victory against Alcaraz occurred during the group stage of the 2024 ATP Finals. Earlier this season, Alcaraz defeated Ruud at Indian Wells with a score of 6-1, 7-6(2).

Ruud enters the semifinal matchup ranked 23rd in the ATP rankings. The Norwegian defeated Nuno Borges 7-6(5), 6-4 in the previous round, following a victory over Rafa Jódar. Ruud has not dropped a single set throughout the tournament in Paris. His overall ATP record for the season stands at 36-19, featuring strong runs to the final in Rome and the quarterfinals in Madrid, though he is still searching for his first title of the year.

Alcaraz Recalls Roland Garros Energy After Saving Match Points Against Fritz

Reflecting on his quarterfinal comeback against Fritz, Alcaraz noted the demanding nature of the contest.

Traté de mantenerme fuerte mentalmente y salvar esas bolas de rotura y bolas de partido, Alcaraz stated.

The intensity of the atmosphere during the match drew a notable comparison from the Spanish player. Alcaraz remarked that the energy on the court brought back memories of his title run at Roland Garros the previous year. Meanwhile, Ruud looks to maintain his straight-sets momentum in the tournament after overcoming Borges, who had defeated him the previous week in Vienna.

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