Carlos Alcaraz began his quest for an ATP Finals title with a solid win over Alex de Minaur at the season-ending championships in Turin. The top-seeded Spaniard overcame the Australian 7-6(5), 6-2 in their round-robin encounter, marking his first opening victory at the ATP Finals.
The match started with a tense opening set, as De Minaur battled back from 4-1 down to force a tiebreak. Alcaraz held his composure to edge out the set. In the second set, the players exchanged early breaks, but Alcaraz quickly regained control, breaking twice more to move ahead 4-1. From there, the Spaniard maintained his momentum, denying any comeback from De Minaur and securing a strong start in the Jimmy Connors Group.
The win gives Alcaraz an early advantage in the group stage and sets the tone for his campaign to capture the prestigious season-ending title.
