Alex de Minaur's debut ATP Finals ends with a third straight loss, this time to Taylor Fritz, and signs of more discomfort from his left-hip ailment.

Recap, highlights, and quotes from Taylor Fritz's win over Alex de Minaur in the Group Stage of the ATP Finals.

Alex de Minaur has bowed out of his maiden ATP Finals in Turin with a third loss and nothing to show for his typically valiant efforts, except a seemingly painful reminder of his troublesome hip injury.

TURIN, Italy — Top-ranked Jannik Sinner became the first player to advance to the semifinals at the ATP Finals on Thursday. Sinner was assured of a spot in the last four after U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz beat Alex de Minaur 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 in their group.

Fritz can qualify for the final four if Jannik Sinner takes a set in his match against Daniil Medvedev. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Alex de Minaur has been swept aside by Daniil Medvedev at the ATP Finals in Turin, almost certainly ending his chances of progressing in the season's finale.

In his last match on September 4, 2024, de Minaur was defeated 3-6, 5-7, 2-6 versus Jack Draper in the quarterfinals of the US Open. Over the last two years, Fritz and de Minaur met in the Round of 16 at the National Bank Open Presented by Rogers on August 10, 2023. de Minaur won 7-6, 4-6, 6-1.

In a matchup of two top-10 players, No. 5 Taylor Fritz will take on No. 9 Alex de Minaur in the Nitto ATP Finals Round Robin on Thursday, November 14.In Fritz’s last action, he lost to

Italian world number one Jannik Sinner eased past Daniil Medvedev 6-3 6-4 in their final group match on Thursday, leaving Taylor Fritz to seal a place in the semi-finals of the season-ending ATP Finals after the American defeated Alex de Minaur 5-7 6-4 6-3.

In the Round Robin at the Nitto ATP Finals on Thursday, Taylor Fritz (ranked No. 5) faces another top-10 player in Alex de Minaur (No. 9).Fritz has -250 odds to claim a win in this match against