Carlos Alcaraz had a complicated start in the Masters Cup. The Murcian fell defeated against Casper Ruud 6-1 and 7-5 in a match marked by physical discomfort that Carlitos showed throughout the match.
In a break between matches it was possible to see Alcaraz blowing his nose and coughing repeatedly, revealing what he seemed to be suffering from. Everything indicates a cold which prevented the world number three from developing his best tennis.
It was Ruud himself who realized that Carlos He didn’t feel good on the track. This is why at the end of the meeting, while shaking hands, the Dane declared:May you get better“, as encouragement knowing that Alcaraz had played sick.
Carlos is now waiting for a rival for the second match. He will become the loser of the match between Alexander Zverev and Andrei Rublev. Beyond the defeat, the ranking of Alcaraz given that in this group stage format it is very important the games you play and the Murcian could only make six before Ruud..
RUUD RAMPANT 💪
The moment @CasperRuud98 recorded his first ever victory against Alcaraz 6-1 7-5!#NittoATPFinalspic.twitter.com/zAuqklbrqf
– Tennis TV (@TennisTV) November 11, 2024
