Fils retires with back problem days before Paris as Fritz reaches Basel semifinal against Vacherot

Arthur Fils (No. 2) retired with lower back discomfort trailing Taylor Fritz 6-2, 2-0 in the Basel quarterfinals on Friday, three days before the Rolex Paris Masters. The Frenchman, inside the qualifying places for the Nitto ATP Finals, now faces an anxious wait, while Fritz (No. 6) meets Valentin Vacherot in the semifinals.

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