• Carlos Alcaraz defeats Taylor Fritz 6-7(2), 7-5, 6-3 at the ATP Finals in Turin.
• The match lasted two hours and 48 minutes, showcasing high-level tennis from both players.
• Alcaraz is now one win away from clinching the year-end world number one ranking.

World number one Carlos Alcaraz faced intense pressure but managed to overcome Taylor Fritz with a score of 6-7(2), 7-5, 6-3 in a thrilling round-robin match at the ATP Finals in Turin. Alcaraz's victory brings him to two wins in the tournament, demonstrating his resilience after losing the first set in a tiebreak. The match was characterized by excellent shot-making and strategic play, but ultimately Fritz ran out of steam as Alcaraz found a higher gear to claim the final set with ease, according to Reuters, BBC, and Al Jazeera.

Throughout the match, Alcaraz expressed relief after fighting back, acknowledging the physical and mental struggles he faced, especially during the first set. "I was struggling more than him," Alcaraz stated, highlighting how Fritz's comfort level at the baseline initially challenged him. The decisive break in the third set gave Alcaraz a commanding lead, which he maintained to serve out the match decisively, according to Reuters, BBC, and Al Jazeera.

Alcaraz, who is now positioned just one win away from securing the end-of-year world number one ranking, stated he would focus on managing his nerves ahead of his next match against Lorenzo Musetti. He acknowledged the significance of the upcoming game, emphasizing, "I try not to think about it... It’s going to be a really big match for me," which adds to the stakes of his performance in the tournament, according to BBC and Al Jazeera.