Alcaraz Triumphs Over De Minaur at ATP Finals
Carlos Alcaraz has made a confident start at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, claiming victory over Alex de Minaur. The young Spaniard secured his win with a score of 7-6 (7-5), 6-2 in a match that lasted one hour and 40 minutes.
Alcaraz’s Journey in the ATP Finals
At just 22 years old, Alcaraz is participating in his third ATP Finals. Despite this being his third appearance, he has not yet reached the final stage of the tournament. In 2022, he withdrew due to injury, and the previous year he lost in the semi-finals after his tournament debut.
Alcaraz is currently in a tight race for the year-end world number one ranking, competing closely with rival Jannik Sinner. Just days before, Sinner regained the top ranking after his performance at the Paris Masters.
Alcaraz’s Reflections
“I’ve been struggling in the past three years to come to the end of the year with energy and motivation. This year is a little bit different,” Alcaraz remarked. He expressed pride in his journey to the Finals, emphasizing his motivation and excitement for high-level competition.
Other Notable Matches
In the Bjorn Borg Group, two-time ATP Finals champion Alexander Zverev displayed an impressive performance against American newcomer Ben Shelton. Zverev won in straight sets, finishing 6-3, 7-6 (8-6).
- Location: Turin, Italy
- Match Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Score: Alcaraz def. de Minaur 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
- Zverev’s Score: Zverev def. Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (8-6)
As Alcaraz progresses in the tournament, fans look forward to seeing if he can clinch his first ATP Finals title while contesting for the world number one position.
