Carlos Alcaraz This Monday he begins his journey in the ATP Finals in Turin against Casper Ruud during the first match of the group stage which will take place from 2:00 p.m. The Spanish tennis player begins his adventure towards what could be his first title in this new traditional format Masters Cup with the double finalist of Roland-Garros as his first rival. Follow live on OKDIARIO everything that happens in the Murcian’s debut.
The last tournament of the year begins on the ATP calendar which measures the eight best tennis players in the current rankings. Besides Alcaraz and Ruud, Jannik sinner, Alexander Zverev, Daniel Medvedev, Taylor Fritz, Alex de Minaur And Andrei Rublev They will compete to be crowned champions of the final event of 2024 and make a significant rise in the rankings. The great absence is that of Novak Djokovicwho was dropped due to injury.
The tournament, which will be held from November 10 to 17, already began this Sunday with the victories of Sinner against De Minaur and Fritz against Medvedev, both in straight sets. The Russian’s defeat was marred by controversy when he broke a racket and maintained an attitude inappropriate for an elite tennis player throughout the match.
1-6, 1-0. Alcaraz starts seriously
Quick game that Alcaraz wins to regain sensations in his serve and make the task difficult for Ruud from the start of the second set.
1-6. An easy set for Ruud
Alcaraz only scored one point in the last 12 in play and the Norwegian began his escape and won the first set. The Murcian is very uncomfortable on the pitch and emotionally affected.
1-5. Another break Ruud
What a beating from the Norwegian against Alcaraz, who must come back from four games if he wants to stay alive in the first set. Ruud serves to make the score 0-1 and the Murcian becomes desperate.
1-4. Ruud remains relentless
They were planted in the devil and Alcaraz resisted two game points from the Norwegian and had three to break, but the fourth fell into the hands of Ruud, who escaped for the first set of the match.
1-3. SURPRISE RUUD WITH A BREAK!
Casper Ruud He takes the lead of the match with a break. Alcaraz He made a mistake and paid dearly for it, even if the Norwegian will now have the difficult task of consolidating the gap.
ATP Finals results and rankings
In a strange format, compared to other tournaments, the ATP Finals They have a ranking system after the group stage, whereas it is the tournament resultsuntil now.
1-2. Ruud does not give in
Another game for Casper Ruudwith Alcaraz again by pressing and without being able to carry out this time a break the ball to give him, at least, the opportunity.
1-1. Game for Alcaraz!
Start strong Carlos Alcaraz-Garfia and adds his first match in the ATP Finals with power and dominance on the serve and forehand.
0-1. First match for Casper Ruud
Casper Ruud takes the first play of the match, where he raises two break points from Alcarazwhich he could not finish.
The game begins! Alcaraz-Ruud live!
Carlos Alcaraz the rest at the start of the match ATP Finals 2024. The Murcian will try to break Casper Ruud, a very dangerous rival.
Alcaraz and Ruud are already on the track!
Carlos Alcaraz And Casper Ruud They are already on the trail of Turin Alpitour excavator and in a few minutes their first match of the 2024 ATP Finals begins. Great atmosphere in the stands for a truly great match.
Alcaraz will enter court in a few minutes
We will soon see the double Wimbledon champion on the hard court in Turin, who will measure his strength against Ruud, a tennis player who is more than established in the elite.
How many points do the ATP Finals give out?
The Masters Cup 2024, for each victory obtained in the group stage, will distribute a total of 200 points. Players who enter the semi-finals of the competition will have the opportunity to achieve an additional 400 if they manage to win in the penultimate stage of the tournament. Finally, the final winner of this edition of the ATP Finals 2024 will obtain 500 additional points, for a total of 1,500 points.
The Masters Cup winner’s prize
Likewise, players who manage to reach the grand final of the tournament after passing the semi-finals will receive an additional 1,123,400 million euros. However, the economic highlight will take place during the grand final, where the champion will receive an additional 2,652,900 million in their bank account. Finally, it should be noted that whoever manages to become champion without being defeated will be able to add a total of 4,881,500 million.
Everything about today’s Alcaraz vs Ruud match
Alcarazunable once again to adapt to the fast track of the last Masters 1,000 of the season and criticizing the Parisian indoor for better preparation. Of the 16 titles that the Murcian has already won, in just three years as a professional, none are indoors and the conditions in Turin represent an additional challenge to the already important level of the event.
The setback in Paris could turn into an accident and this is how Alcaraz will try to prove it, by arriving better than last year in Turin, with great victories on the Asian tour. The Murcian’s season has been historic again, champion of Roland Garros and Wimbledon, and for this reason he starts as favorite within a John Newcombe group that he will share with Ruud, Rublev and Zverev, whom he will face in this order from Monday.
Alcaraz was lucky during the draw to avoid Sinner until the centers. The rivalry between the Spaniard and the Italian, settled at number one, is on the way to succeeding the big three and could experience another intense chapter at the Inalpi Arena from the semi-finals. Alongside the Spaniard, favorite of his group, Zverev is also a master in 2018 and 2021 and recent champion at Paris-Bercy.
How much money can Alcaraz make at the ATP Finals
The ATP Finals are one of the tournaments par excellence on the calendar and, in addition, one of those that distribute the most money to participating tennis players. Just for their participation in the group stage, they will pocket the sum of 331,000 euros fixed. On the other hand, each victory obtained during the regular phase will turn into a financial amount of 396,500 euros, that is to say, if one of the tennis players completes this first phase without any defeat, the total will exceed 1 500,000 euros, a figure which is close to those awarded to become champion of grand slam during the season.
Where to watch the 2024 ATP Finals matches on TV
All matches of the ATP Finals 2024, from the first day on Sunday November 10, 2024 until the day of the final, scheduled for Sunday November 18, can be followed live on television from Spain, including via the payment platform . Movistar +owner of the broadcasting rights in our country and which will broadcast the two matches which will take place per day in correspondence with the individual draw.
Welcome to Alcaraz-Ruud!
Take advantage of the fact that there is only half an hour left before the start of this match between the Murcian and the Norwegian, Alcaraz’s first in the ATP Finals and his debut in the group stage. Follow it in full in the OKDIARIO story.
1-6, 1-1. Ruud returns it
The Norwegian quickly equalizes the set and will go to the break again to face Alcaraz.