Carlos Alcaraz has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Rolex Paris Masters without having to play a match, thanks to the withdrawal of Matteo Berrettini. This marks Alcaraz's best career result at this prestigious tournament, matching his previous achievements.

Berrettini's withdrawal was due to an arm injury, which has plagued him throughout the season. The two players were scheduled to meet on Thursday evening, but the Italian's ongoing struggles with injuries forced him to pull out, allowing Alcaraz a free passage into the next round.S2

As the second seed in the tournament, Alcaraz will now await the outcome of other matches to determine his next opponent in the quarterfinals. This unexpected turn of events not only highlights Alcaraz's growing status in the tennis world but also underscores Berrettini's ongoing challenges with fitness.S1S2