Alcaraz Makes Winning Start at ATP Finals Against de Minaur

le 09/11/2025 à 15h03

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The ATP Finals in Turin kicked off this Sunday with a clash between Carlos Alcaraz and Alex de Minaur. While the Spaniard was heading towards a relatively comfortable first set, he ultimately missed 3 double-break opportunities before being broken by the Australian.

In the tie-break, de Minaur led 5-3 before collapsing and losing the tie-break. Following the tie-break, Alcaraz broke his opponent immediately in the second set but gave the break right back to the Australian.

But the Spaniard quickly regrouped and took control with a break and then a double-break. Alcaraz will play again on Tuesday against Taylor Fritz, while de Minaur will face Musetti.

Interviewed on court after the match, the Spaniard said: "It's always a pleasure to come and play here in Turin. I'm here for the title and the world number one spot. Alex is always a tough opponent, I'm happy with my first win and looking forward to the rest of the tournament."

Alcaraz Carlos

1e, 12050 points

De Minaur Alex

7e, 4135 points

Alcaraz C • 1

De Minaur A • 7

7

6

2

Shanghai

Draw

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Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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