TURIN, Italy — Alex de Minaur scored his first win on the ATP Finals, giving the Australian an opportunity to advance to the semi-finals on Thursday.
De Minaur defeated Taylor Fritz 7-6 (3), 6-3 within the season finale between the highest eight gamers for his first win in six video games since his debut final 12 months.
“We lastly received right here in Turin,” De Minaur stated.
Seventh-seeded de Minaur wants a straight-sets win to stay in competition for a spot within the semi-finals, which will likely be earned if Carlos Alcaraz defeats Lorenzo Musetti in a late match on Thursday.
If Alcaraz wins, the Spaniard will likely be confirmed as primary within the year-end rankings.
“No matter occurs, occurs,” De Minaur added. “However I am not going to pay an excessive amount of consideration to tennis. I will have a calming and enjoyable night right here in Turin.”
De Minaur by no means regarded again after profitable the tie-break and had an opportunity to seal the victory when Fritz’s serve pressured him to match level, however the American held on. De Minaur was nervous about his function he aimed for victory.
Musetti will advance to the semi-finals if he defeats Alcaraz. Sixth-seeded Fritz, who reached the ultimate in Turin final 12 months, was eradicated.
