New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- Carlos Alcaraz has reached the Paris Masters semifinals for the first time, securing €290,960 in prize money. The Spaniard faces Casper Ruud on Saturday, November 7, with a place in his maiden final at the tournament and a larger payout on the line.

Alcaraz advanced after saving two match points against Taylor Fritz in Friday's quarterfinal, winning 6-7(10), 7-5, 6-3. A victory over Ruud would lift his guaranteed earnings from the event to €532,120, according to the ATP Tour's official prize-money breakdown.

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