TURIN, Italy — Alex de Minaur claimed a maiden ATP Finals victory that gave the Australian an opportunity of creating the semifinals on Thursday.
De Minaur beat Taylor Fritz 7-6 (3), 6-3 for his first victory in six matches on the season-ending occasion for the highest eight gamers, following his debut final yr.
“I lastly gained right here in Torino,” De Minaur mentioned.
The seventh-seeded De Minaur wanted a straight units win to remain in competition for a semifinal spot, which he’ll safe if Carlos Alcaraz beats Lorenzo Musetti within the late match on Thursday.
A win for Alcaraz would additionally see the Spaniard seal the year-ending No. 1 rating.
“No matter occurs, occurs,” De Minaur added. “However I will not be paying an excessive amount of consideration to the tennis. I will be enjoyable and having a pleasant evening right here in Torino.”
De Minaur by no means regarded again after dominating the tiebreak and had an opportunity to seal victory on Fritz’s serve when he moved to match level, however the American held. De Minaur stored his nerve on serve to triumph.
Musetti can attain the semifinals if he beats Alcaraz. The sixth-seeded Fritz, who reached the ultimate in Turin final yr, was eradicated.
