Tennis Tracker: Alcaraz facing Musetti after De Minaur knocks Fritz out of ATP Finals

It's a big night for Alcaraz
It's a big night for AlcarazIPA Sport/ABACA / Abaca Press / Profimedia

The Jimmy Connors Group draws to a fascinating conclusion in Turin today, with Carlos Alcaraz, Taylor Fritz, Lorenzo Musetti and Alex de Minaur all harbouring hopes of a semi-final berth.

19:00 CET - We're nearing the final match of the Jimmy Connors Group in Turin, as world number one Carlos Alcaraz takes on home favourite Lorenzo Musetti at 20:30 CET.

The Spaniard - who's already through to the semi-finals - knows a win will guarantee the year-end No.1 ranking, while ensuring he avoids rival Jannik Sinner in the last four.

As for Musetti, the Italian world number nine will top the group ahead of Alcaraz with a victory, while also eliminating Alex de Minaur in the process.

Alcaraz vs Musetti recent meetings
Alcaraz vs Musetti recent meetingsFlashscore

15:54 CET - Alex de Minaur delivers! The Aussie has produced one of his best performances of the year to beat Taylor Fritz 7-6, 6-3 and knock the American out of the ATP Finals.

De Minaur will make the semi-finals if Carlos Alcaraz, who is now guaranteed a spot in the final four, wins tonight.

15:09 CET - De Minaur wins his first set of the ATP Finals! The Australian has edged the opener 7-6 after just under an hour to keep his hopes of making the semis alive.

14:20 CET - Taylor Fritz and Alex de Minaur are now underway in their decisive round-robin clash in Turin.

Follow point-by-point coverage right here.

13:43 CET - We've had our first doubles result of the afternoon, with already-eliminated Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz seeing off Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in a match tiebreak, 7-6(5), 4-6, 13-11.

11:30 CET - Good morning and welcome to our coverage of today's final round-robin matches in the Jimmy Connors Group at the ATP Finals!

The singles action gets underway at 14:00 CET as Taylor Fritz takes on Alex de Minaur, with both men targeting a place in the semi-finals.

A victory will guarantee Fritz a spot in the last four, regardless of the Alcaraz vs Musetti clash later on, while De Minaur's hopes of progression hang by a slim thread, as even a win against the American might not be enough.

Fritz vs De Minaur recent meetings
Fritz vs De Minaur recent meetingsFlashscore

Later on, at 20:30 CET, world number one Carlos Alcaraz comes up against Lorenzo Musetti, with the Spaniard needing just a set to seal his place in the last four.

However, he'll be determined to continue his winning form in Turin, as finishing the group with a perfect 3-0 record would guarantee Alcaraz the year-end No.1 ranking. 

As for Musetti, the Italian must defeat Alcaraz to stand any chance of reaching the semi-finals, while hoping for a favourable result in the Fritz vs De Minaur clash.

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