In a stunning upset, 20-year-old Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock defeat on his ATP Finals debut on Monday. The loss marks Alcaraz’s third straight loss, his worst losing streak since 2021.
Alcaraz, who missed last year’s final due to injury, looked set for a strong performance in Turin, Italy. However, his hopes were dashed by Alexander Zverev, who fought back from a set down to win 6-7 (3-7) 6-3 6-4.
Despite the defeat, Alcaraz remains determined to turn things around. He will have a chance to make amends when he faces Andrey Rublev on Wednesday. However, they must win their remaining two group stage matches to have any chance of advancing to the semi-finals.
After the game, Alcaraz acknowledged his inconsistency and the need to improve. He said: “I still have a chance to keep improving and get past the group stage. Tomorrow I will practice to improve everything I didn’t do well today, which is a lot.”
Zverev, on the other hand, has been struggling for consistency since returning from a seven-month injury layoff. However, the German seems to be finding his form in the second half of the season, with recent tournament wins in China and Germany.
Zverev’s win over Alcaraz was hard-fought, and there were concerns he might have suffered another injury after falling late in the match. However, the 26-year-old allayed those fears, saying: “I didn’t twist my ankle. I slipped a bit. There was some pain for a while, but I don’t think any damage was done.”
Looking ahead, Zverev will face Daniil Medvedev, who defeated compatriot Andrey Rublev in straight sets on Monday.
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