This Monday, the 13th, Carlos Alcaraz made his debut at the ATP Finals, in Turin, Italy. The Spanish tennis player faced Alexander Zverev and, surprisingly, was defeated by 2 sets to 1. After the game, Alcaraz commented on the condition of the court, expressing surprise at the fact that it was the fastest of the year.
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He questioned the choice of this type of surface at the end of the season, highlighting that previous hard court tournaments were significantly slower. Furthermore, Alcaraz addressed the changes to official balls throughout the season, emphasizing the need for uniformity in this aspect to ensure equity in tournaments.
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When analyzing his performance, the tennis player regretted the missed opportunities and attributed the victory to Zverev, praising his opponent’s powerful serve. He highlighted that the lack of use of break points was crucial to the result of the match.
Now, the current number 2 in the world rankings faces challenges against Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev in the coming days at the ATP Finals, where he will have to adapt to these variables, such as the type of court surface and changes in the balls, to advance in the competition.