Ruud awakening for Carlos Alcaraz in ATP Finals opener
Carlos Alcaraz made a stuttering start to the ATP Finals in Turin as he suffered a shock first career defeat to world number seven Casper Ruud.
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Alcaraz given Ruud awakening in ATP Finals opener
TURIN, Italy : Spain's Carlos Alcaraz suffered a shock 6-1 7-5 defeat against Norway's Casper Ruud in his opening match at the ATP Finals as his hopes of winning the year-end title for the first time suffered a big blow on Monday.
Horror Start For Carlos Alcaraz In ATP Finals, Loses To Casper Ruud After 34 Unforced Errors
Norway's Casper Ruud eased to a straight-sets victory over Carlos Alcaraz on Monday as the Spanish star's bid for a maiden ATP Finals title got off to a poor start. Ruud romped through the opening set before fighting back from 5-2 behind in the second to win 6-1, 7-5 in Turin. World number three Alcaraz, who won the French Open and Wimbledon titles earlier this year, made 34 unforced errors in an uncharacteristically errant display. It was Ruud's first victory over Alcaraz in their five career meetings.
ATP roundup: Qualifiers take titles in Belgrade, Metz
Denis Shapovalov won his second ATP Tour title - and first in five years - by defeating home-country favorite Hamad Medjedovic 6-4, 6-4 at the Belgrade Open in Serbia on Saturday.
German Zverev satisfied with 2024 performance
World number two Alexander Zverev said he is thrilled with the level of tennis he has displayed this year and thinks his performances have helped quash any doubts about him that arose after a serious ankle injury in 2022.
Injury stops Djokovic from ATP Finals title defence
Novak Djokovic said on Tuesday he will not defend his ATP Finals title due to an “ongoing injury” which has ended the 24-time Grand Slam champion’s season.
Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals due to injury
:Defending ATP Finals champion Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the season-ending event through injury, he said on Tuesday.
Djokovic pulls out of year-end ATP Finals
Novak Djokovic said on Tuesday he will not defend his ATP Finals title due to an "ongoing injury" which has ended the 24-time Grand Slam champion's season.